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  • AZ Cardinals recap and notes

    • Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love: Present Tuesday, but not practicing

      Love (ankle) was spotted at Tuesday’s practice but wasn’t suited up, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

      Love has been tending to a high-ankle sprain since making his pro debut preseason Week 1, missing all practices and the Cardinals‘ final two exhibitions in the meantime. Coach Mike LaFleur told Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com on Monday that Love is “progressing really well” toward being available Week 1. Nevertheless, Love’s next step will be mixing into at least some drills to begin to put questions about his status for the regular-season opener on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Chargers in the rearview mirror.

    • Cardinals’ Josh Minkins: Reverts to IR

      Minkins (undisclosed) reverted to the Cardinals‘ injured reserve Monday, per the NFL’s transaction log.

      Minkins was not claimed off waivers by another team after being waived with an injury designation Sunday. By reverting to IR, the Cincinnati product will be required to miss the entire 2026 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Cardinals. Minkins recorded two tackles (one solo) during the Cardinals’ 42-38 loss to the Packers in Friday’s preseason finale.

    • Cardinals’ Zach Carter: Lands on IR with designation to return

      The Cardinals placed Carter (knee) on injured reserve Sunday with a designation to return, Darren Urban of the team’s official site reports.

      Carter will be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season due to a knee injury he sustained in training camp practice in early August. With rookie fourth-rounder Kaleb Proctor (knee) out for the entire season, Andrew Billings, L.J. Collier and Keveion’ta Spears will serve as the Cardinals’ rotational defensive tackles behind Roy Lopez and Walter Nolen for as long as Carter is sidelined.

    • Cardinals’ Will Johnson: Dealing with lower-body injury

      Head coach Mike LaFleur said Monday that Johnson is working through a lower-body injury, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

      It’s unclear when Johnson picked up the injury, though LaFleur relayed that the second-year pro is “progressing well” in his recovery. It doesn’t seem like Johnson is in real jeopardy of missing the Cardinals‘ Week 1 clash against the Chargers. However, his status for the regular-season opener will be more clear once Arizona releases practice participation reports.

  • MLB Scores

    FINAL
    R H E
    Mets62-77
    		 2 3 1
    Rays83-55
    		 6 13 0
    Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
    Highlights: Mets at Rays (9/1)
    0:43
    • W: F. Peralta  (7-11)
    • L: S. Manaea  (4-7)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 F. Peralta TB P6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 7 SO
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    		 Y. Diaz TB DH2-4, 2 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Padres73-66
    		 3 7 0
    Reds66-73
    		 4 8 1
    Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
    Highlights: Padres at Reds (9/1)
    0:43
    • W: B. Burke  (6-5)
    • L: A. Morejon  (9-3)
    • S: E. Pagan  (20)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 N. Lodolo CIN P6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 5 SO, 2 BB
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    		 F. Tatis Jr. SD 2B2-5, 2 R, 2 HR, 2 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Giants57-82
    		 12 16 1
    Pirates68-71
    		 13 19 0
    PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
    Highlights: Giants at Pirates (9/1)
    1:24
    • W: M. Montgomery  (6-3)
    • L: C. Seymour  (0-1)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 B. Lowe PIT 2B4-6, 3 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI
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    		 R. Devers SF 1B1-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Blue Jays68-71
    		 1 3 0
    Guardians70-68
    		 6 8 1
    Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
    Highlights: Blue Jays at Guardians (9/1)
    0:58
    • W: G. Williams  (13-7)
    • L: S. Arrighetti  (7-8)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 G. Williams CLE P7.0 IP, 2 H, 13 SO, 1 BB
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    		 A. Martinez CLE RF2-3, 3 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Braves82-57
    		 5 8 1
    Nationals67-74
    		 9 12 0
    Nationals Park, Washington, DC
    Highlights: Braves at Nationals (9/1)
    0:47
    • W: J. Simpson  (1-0)
    • L: A. Smith-Shawver  (0-1)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 J. Simpson WAS P3.0 IP, 3 SO
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    		 Y. Morales WAS DH3-5, 2 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Mariners65-74
    		 9 14 1
    Red Sox75-64
    		 6 11 0
    Fenway Park, Boston, MA
    Highlights: Mariners at Red Sox (9/1)
    0:45
    • W: B. Woo  (10-9)
    • L: J. Paez  (0-1)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 B. Woo SEA P6.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 7 SO, 1 BB
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    		 L. Montes SEA DH2-4, 2 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Tigers63-75
    		 2 8 1
    Twins67-72
    		 15 13 1
    Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
    Highlights: Tigers at Twins (9/1)
    0:37
    • W: C. Prielipp  (4-7)
    • L: T. Melton  (7-4)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 C. Prielipp MIN P5.0 IP, 3 H, 5 SO, 1 BB
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    		 R. Lewis MIN 1B3-4, 2 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Marlins70-69
    		 6 8 1
    Royals62-77
    		 3 6 0
    Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
    Highlights: Marlins at Royals (9/1)
    0:31
    • W: T. Phillips  (4-6)
    • L: R. Dobnak  (2-3)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 T. Phillips MIA P5.0 IP, 1 H, 4 SO, 2 BB
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    		 G. Pauley MIA 3B2-4, 2 R, 1 HR, 4 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Brewers86-53
    		 9 13 2
    Cubs78-61
    		 4 6 0
    Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
    Highlights: Brewers at Cubs (9/1)
    1:20
    • W: A. Senzatela  (10-4)
    • L: D. Palencia  (2-2)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 C. Yelich MIL DH1-4, 2 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI
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    		 J. Ortiz MIL 3B2-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Athletics53-86
    		 5 11 0
    Rangers69-70
    		 8 12 1
    Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
    Highlights: Athletics at Rangers (9/1)
    0:45
    • W: M. Gore  (8-10)
    • L: B. Basso  (0-2)
    • S: J. Latz  (28)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 M. Gore TEX P5.1 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 4 SO, 4 BB
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    		 B. Nimmo TEX RF4-5, 5 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    White Sox73-65
    		 5 8 0
    Astros70-69
    		 1 3 0
    Daikin Park, Houston, TX
    Highlights: White Sox at Astros (9/1)
    0:41
    • W: S. Burke  (8-6)
    • L: K. Teng  (5-7)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 S. Burke CHW P5.2 IP, 1 H, 6 SO, 4 BB
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    		 R. Blanco HOU P4.0 IP, 3 H, 3 SO, 3 BB
    FINAL
    R H E
    Orioles69-70
    		 2 7 1
    Rockies53-86
    		 4 10 1
    Coors Field, Denver, CO
    Highlights: Orioles at Rockies (9/1)
    0:39
    • W: J. Hill  (1-3)
    • L: L. De Leon  (0-1)
    • S: J. Romano  (14)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 J. Romano COL P1.0 IP, 2 SO
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    		 J. Hill COL P1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    Yankees79-60
    		 7 14 0
    Angels53-86
    		 3 9 0
    Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
    Highlights: Yankees at Angels (9/1)
    0:43
    • W: G. Cole  (8-7)
    • L: G. Rodriguez  (4-6)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 S. Jones NYY RF2-3, 2 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI
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    		 G. Cole NYY P5.1 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 5 SO, 1 BB
    FINAL
    R H E
    Phillies79-60
    		 7 13 0
    Diamondbacks73-67
    		 1 6 0
    Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
    Highlights: Phillies at Diamondbacks (9/1)
    0:37
    • W: J. Luzardo  (13-5)
    • L: E. Rodriguez  (14-5)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 J. Luzardo PHI P6.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 6 SO, 1 BB
    player headshot
    		 J. Lawlar ARI CF2-3, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Cardinals69-70
    		 13 13 1
    Dodgers82-56
    		 8 9 1
    Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
    Highlights: Cardinals at Dodgers (9/1)
    0:40
    • W: M. McGreevy  (6-9)
    • L: E. Lauer  (8-7)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 T. Saggese STL SS2-3, 3 R, 2 HR, 3 RBI
    player headshot
    		 M. McGreevy STL P5.0 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 4 SO, 2 BB

  • Bryce Harper leads Phillies past Diamondbacks for sixth straight win

    AP

    PHOENIX (AP) Bryce Harper reached base five times, Jesús Luzardo threw 6 2/3 quality innings and the Philadelphia Phillies won their sixth straight game by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 on Tuesday night.

    The surging Phillies have won 15 of their last 17 and are now just three games behind the Atlanta Braves for the NL East lead.

    Harper had four singles, including one on a surprise bunt in the first inning. The nine-time All-Star also walked, scored a run and drove in another, starting September with a terrific performance after slashing .333/.496/.573 in August.

    Luzardo (13-5) gave up one run on six hits and a walk while striking out six. The hard-throwing lefty has a 1.32 ERA over his lasts six starts – joining Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola and Cristopher Sanchez for arguably baseball’s best starting rotation.

    The Phillies never trailed, jumping to a 2-0 lead in the first inning. Trea Turner hit an RBI double off the center-field wall in the first while Alec Bohm’s run-scoring single made it 3-1 in the fifth.

    The D-backs cut the margin to 3-1 on Jordan Lawlar’s solo homer in the bottom of the fifth. The Phillies put the game away with a three-run eighth inning and another run in the ninth.

    Arizona left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (14-5) needed 103 pitches to get through five innings. The All-Star gave up three runs on eight hits and three walks, striking out three.

    The D-backs missed an opportunity to gain ground in the NL wild-card race. They’re still a half-game behind the San Diego Padres for the final playoff spot.

    The Phillies send RHP Andrew Painter (3-8, 5.95 ERA) to the mound on Wednesday for the final game of the series. The D-backs haven’t named a starter.

    —

    See AP’s full MLB coverage here

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    I was admittedly bearish on Jesus Luzardo but he’s changed my opinion and been exceptional down the stretch for the Phillies. While this would certainly qualify as a difficult matchup, this is line is simply too low for one of the leagues premiere strikeout artists. Luzardo is averaging over 11K per 9 IP. I like his chances of racking up at least 6+.

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    I like the value we’re getting on Jesus Luzardo’s strikeouts on Tuesday night. Dating back to June 10th, Luzardo has seven or more strikeouts in 12 of 14 starts for Philadelphia. He’s 8-0 on the road this season with a 1.79 ERA and 110 punchouts in 85.1 innings. Not to mention that Arizona hitters are a combined 15 of 67 lifetime (.224 average) against the tough left-hander. Expect another high K game from the Phillies 3rd starter on Tuesday night.

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    79-60

    		 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 1 7 13 0

    73-67

    		 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 0
    • Chase FieldPhoenix, AZ
    • W: J. Luzardo (13-5)L: E. Rodriguez (14-5)S: (0)
    • HR: ARI – J. Lawlar (3)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    K. Schwarber DH 3 1 0 1 .241
    T. Turner SS 5 1 1 1 .241
    B. Harper RF 4 1 4 1 .274
    L. Arraez 2B 4 0 2 0 .317
    A. Bohm 1B 4 1 2 1 .246
    E. Sosa LF 3 0 1 0 .238
    a- B. Marsh PH-LF 2 0 0 0 .270
    B. Stott 3B 3 1 0 1 .257
    J. Realmuto C 5 1 1 0 .224
    D. Hill CF 3 0 1 0 .243
    b- J. Crawford PH-CF 1 1 1 1 .268
    • a-lined out for Sosa in the 7th
    • b-singled for Hill in the 8th
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    G. Perdomo SS 4 0 0 0 .253
    C. Carroll RF 4 0 0 0 .242
    G. Moreno C 4 0 0 0 .300
    K. Marte DH 3 0 1 0 .251
    N. Arenado 3B 4 0 0 0 .236
    I. Vargas 2B 4 0 1 0 .253
    T. Tawa 1B 4 0 1 0 .243
    J. Lawlar CF 3 1 2 1 .288
    R. Waldschmidt LF 2 0 1 0 .273
    BATTING
    • 2B – T. Turner (23), A. Bohm (23)
    • SF – K. Schwarber (6), B. Stott (3)
    • RBI – K. Schwarber (83), T. Turner (52), B. Harper (80), A. Bohm (77), B. Stott (61), J. Crawford (35)
    • 2-Out RBI – B. Harper
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – B. Marsh, B. Stott 3 (3)
    BATTING
    • HR – J. Lawlar (4)
    • RBI – J. Lawlar (10)
    • 2-Out RBI – J. Lawlar
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – G. Perdomo, C. Carroll
    BASERUNNING
    • SB – B. Stott (24)
    FIELDING
    • DP – (Luzardo-Arraez-Bohm)
    FIELDING
    • DP – (Perdomo-Vargas-Tawa)
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    J. Luzardo(W, 13-5) 6.2 6 1 1 6 3.02
    J. Bowlan(H, 12) 1.1 0 0 0 2 2.82
    C. Shugart 1.0 0 0 0 0 4.60
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    E. Rodriguez(L, 14-5) 5.0 8 3 3 3 2.59
    T. Clarke 1.0 0 0 0 2 2.60
    J. Martinez 1.0 1 0 1 1 0.00
    G. Carrillo 0.0 2 3 1 0 2.65
    D. Law 1.0 1 0 0 0 3.86
    B. Walston 1.0 1 1 0 0 9.00
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – J. Luzardo 99-65, J. Bowlan 21-15, C. Shugart 12-8
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – J. Luzardo 8-3, J. Bowlan 1-1, C. Shugart 0-2
    • Batters Faced – J. Luzardo 27, J. Bowlan 4, C. Shugart 3
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – E. Rodriguez 103-66, T. Clarke 10-7, J. Martinez 21-10, G. Carrillo 13-6, D. Law 17-10, B. Walston 14-8
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – E. Rodriguez 10-4, T. Clarke 1-0, J. Martinez 1-1, G. Carrillo 2-0, D. Law 1-1, B. Walston 1-3
    • Batters Faced – E. Rodriguez 25, T. Clarke 3, J. Martinez 5, G. Carrillo 3, D. Law 4, B. Walston 4

  • Dbacks recap and notes

    • Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte: Logs one hit in return

      Marte went 1-for-3 with a walk in a loss to the Phillies on Monday.

      Marte made a somewhat abrupt return after a dramatic couple weeks during which he initially no-showed a game against Boston before landing on the restricted list and then on the IL due to a knee injury. The infielder was greeted by a chorus of boos by his home crowd upon his first at-bat, which ended with a groundout. However, Marte ultimately got aboard twice with a sixth-inning walk and an eighth-inning single. The Diamondbacks are currently half a game behind San Diego for the NL’s final wild-card spot, so Marte figures to be a consistent presence in Arizona’s lineup moving forward despite his recent antics.

    • Diamondbacks’ Brandon Pfaadt: Pitches well but takes loss Monday

      Pfaadt (7-2) allowed two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out one batter over six innings in a loss to Philadelphia on Monday.

      Pfaadt didn’t have his swing-and-stuff going, as he notched only five whiffs and one punchout. Nonetheless, he was able to keep the Phillies mostly in check en route to his eighth quality start of the campaign. Despite that achievement, Pfaadt saw his streak of 21 outings without a loss come to an end — prior to Monday, his only other defeat came April 11 in his third appearance of the season. He’ll try to start a new win streak the next time he takes the mound, which is lined up to be on the road in Houston.

    • Diamondbacks’ Lourdes Gurriel: Expected back Tuesday

      Gurriel (thigh) will likely be activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

      Gurriel has been out on a rehab stint since Aug. 18, and while it hasn’t been pretty, he’s logged eight games in the minors without any health issues. The 32-year-old is hitting .107 with three RBI and one run scored during this most recent rehab stint. It remains to be seen how Gurriel will slot into the big-league lineup following his return, though he figures to see somewhat regular at-bats between left field and the DH slot.

  • AZ Cardinals recap and news

    • Cardinals’ Josh Minkins: Reverts to IR

      Minkins (undisclosed) reverted to the Cardinals‘ injured reserve Monday, per the NFL’s transaction log.

      Minkins was not claimed off waivers by another team after being waived with an injury designation Sunday. By reverting to IR, the Cincinnati product will be required to miss the entire 2026 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Cardinals. Minkins recorded two tackles (one solo) during the Cardinals’ 42-38 loss to the Packers in Friday’s preseason finale.

    • Cardinals’ Zach Carter: Lands on IR with designation to return

      The Cardinals placed Carter (knee) on injured reserve Sunday with a designation to return, Darren Urban of the team’s official site reports.

      Carter will be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season due to a knee injury he sustained in training camp practice in early August. With rookie fourth-rounder Kaleb Proctor (knee) out for the entire season, Andrew Billings, L.J. Collier and Keveion’ta Spears will serve as the Cardinals’ rotational defensive tackles behind Roy Lopez and Walter Nolen for as long as Carter is sidelined.

    • Cardinals’ Will Johnson: Dealing with lower-body injury

      Head coach Mike LaFleur said Monday that Johnson is working through a lower-body injury, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

      It’s unclear when Johnson picked up the injury, though LaFleur relayed that the second-year pro is “progressing well” in his recovery. It doesn’t seem like Johnson is in real jeopardy of missing the Cardinals‘ Week 1 clash against the Chargers. However, his status for the regular-season opener will be more clear once Arizona releases practice participation reports.

    • Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love: Trending toward Week 1 return

      Love (ankle) is progressing well in his recovery and is trending toward being available for Week 1, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

      Love was forced to miss the Cardinals‘ final preseason game due to the high-ankle sprain he suffered earlier this month, but he continues trend in the right direction. Head coach Mike LaFleur outlined Monday that the running back is “progressing really well,” and that Love is expected to take another step up in his recovery at practice. The Cardinals will take on the Chargers in Week 1 on Sept. 13, and the rookie first-rounder appears to be on track to make his NFL regular-season debut that day.

    • Cardinals’ Carson Beck: Returning to practice Monday

      Coach Mike LaFleur said Beck (ribs) will return to practice Monday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

      Beck suffered a ribs injury in the Hall of Fame Game earlier this month and missed the Cardinals‘ three official preseason contests. The third-round rookie is set to open the season as Arizona’s QB3 behind starter Jacoby Brissett and veteran backup Gardner Minshew. There’s a pretty good chance Beck sees action as a rookie during the regular season.

  • MLB Scores

    FINAL
    R H E
    Giants57-81
    		 7 11 1
    Braves82-56
    		 3 9 0
    Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
    Highlights: Giants at Braves (8/31)
    0:45
    • W: A. Molina  (2-0)
    • L: B. Elder  (8-8)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 A. Molina SF P5.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 6 SO
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    		 R. Kerr ATL P3.1 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 4 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    Mets62-76
    		 3 10 0
    Rays82-55
    		 2 9 0
    Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
    Highlights: Mets at Rays (8/31)
    0:44
    • W: R. Stock  (1-3)
    • L: I. Seymour  (9-6)
    • S: K. Senga  (5)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 R. Stock NYM P5.1 IP, 5 H, 4 SO
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    		 I. Seymour TB P6.1 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 10 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    Padres73-65
    		 5 15 0
    Reds65-73
    		 0 5 1
    Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
    Highlights: Padres at Reds (8/31)
    0:46
    • W: M. King  (9-9)
    • L: B. Singer  (5-13)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 M. King SD P6.0 IP, 4 H, 6 SO, 3 BB
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    		 K. Hart SD P2.0 IP, 4 SO, 1 BB
    FINAL
    R H E
    Marlins69-69
    		 3 11 1
    Nationals66-74
    		 6 11 1
    Nationals Park, Washington, DC
    Highlights: Marlins at Nationals (8/31)
    0:32
    • W: M. Waldron  (2-2)
    • L: J. Ekness  (1-2)
    • S: E. Tolman  (1)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 D. Lile WAS LF3-3, 2 R, 2 HR, 4 RBI
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    		 E. Tolman WAS P2.0 IP, 4 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    Mariners64-74
    		 8 11 0
    Red Sox75-63
    		 9 12 0
    Fenway Park, Boston, MA
    Highlights: Mariners at Red Sox (8/31)
    1:32
    • W: A. Chapman  (3-4)
    • L: C. Criswell  (2-2)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 R. Arozarena SEA LF4-5, 3 R, 1 HR, 4 RBI
    player headshot
    		 A. Chapman BOS P1.0 IP, 2 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    Tigers63-74
    		 1 5 2
    Twins66-72
    		 11 9 0
    Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
    Highlights: Tigers at Twins (8/31)
    0:33
    • W: T. Bradley  (10-6)
    • L: J. Jobe  (1-2)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 T. Bradley MIN P7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 9 SO, 3 BB
    player headshot
    		 R. Jeffers MIN C2-3, 2 R, 2 HR, 4 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Brewers85-53
    		 3 9 1
    Cubs78-60
    		 17 20 0
    Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
    Highlights: Cubs club franchise-record NINE HRs in rout of Brewers
    0:56
    • W: C. Holmes  (6-6)
    • L: K. Harrison  (10-4)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 C. Holmes CHC P6.0 IP, 5 H, 8 SO, 2 BB
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    		 A. Bregman CHC 3B3-6, 3 R, 3 HR, 4 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Athletics53-85
    		 1 3 0
    Rangers68-70
    		 8 9 0
    Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
    Highlights: Athletics at Rangers (8/31)
    0:59
    • W: J. deGrom  (10-9)
    • L: G. Jump  (6-9)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 J. deGrom TEX P7.0 IP, 1 H, 8 SO
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    		 J. Foscue TEX 2B1-2, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    White Sox72-65
    		 3 5 1
    Astros70-68
    		 6 8 2
    Daikin Park, Houston, TX
    Highlights: White Sox at Astros (8/31)
    0:33
    • W: E. De Los Santos  (3-3)
    • L: A. Kay  (9-7)
    • S: B. Abreu  (8)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 C. Montgomery CHW SS2-3, 2 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI
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    		 B. Abreu HOU P1.0 IP, 2 SO, 1 BB
    FINAL
    R H E
    Orioles69-69
    		 2 4 0
    Rockies52-86
    		 1 8 0
    Coors Field, Denver, CO
    HOLY COW! Orioles’ Colton Cowser robs Rockies of walk-off HR
    0:26
    • W: G. Wolfram  (6-2)
    • L: M. Manfredi  (1-1)
    • S: A. Kittredge  (9)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 G. Wolfram BAL P2.0 IP, 1 H, 2 SO
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    		 T. Gordon COL P5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 SO, 1 BB
    FINAL
    R H E
    Yankees78-60
    		 1 6 3
    Angels53-85
    		 10 12 0
    Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
    Highlights: Yankees at Angels (8/31)
    0:42
    • W: W. Urena  (9-9)
    • L: E. Rodriguez  (0-3)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 W. Urena LAA P7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 8 SO
    player headshot
    		 V. Grissom LAA 1B3-5, 2 R, 4 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Phillies78-60
    		 2 6 0
    Diamondbacks73-66
    		 1 9 1
    Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
    Highlights: Phillies at Diamondbacks (8/31)
    2:07
    • W: A. Nola  (6-10)
    • L: B. Pfaadt  (7-2)
    • S: J. Duran  (29)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 A. Nola PHI P5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 4 SO, 2 BB
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    		 J. Duran PHI P1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 SO

  • Phillies edge Diamondbacks 2-1 to cap MLB-best August

    AP

    PHOENIX (AP) Bryson Stott hit a homer, Aaron Nola provided another solid start on the mound and the Philadelphia Phillies finished a torrid August with a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.

    The Phillies have won five straight, 14 of their past 16 and finished with a 21-7 record in August, which was the best mark in the big leagues. They’re now just four games behind the Atlanta Braves in the NL East.

    Stott crushed a 464-foot homer to right field in the second that gave the Phillies a 1-0 lead. Bryce Harper’s double off the center field wall in the third scored Garrett Stubbs and pushed the advantage to 2-0.

    Nola (6-10) pitched into the sixth inning, giving up one run on five hits and two walks, striking out five. The veteran right-hander has given up two runs or less in five straight starts.

    Alex McFarlane, Orion Kerkering, Brooks Raley, Jose Alvarado and Jhoan Duran combined for four scoreless innings of relief. Duran earned his 29th save in 31 chances, stranding runners on first and third.

    Three-time All-Star Ketel Marte made his return for the Diamondbacks, two weeks after he failed to show up for a game in Boston. He was the designated hitter, batted cleanup and was 1 for 3 at the plate with a single and a walk.

    The D-backs cut the deficit to 2-1 in the bottom of the third when Geraldo Perdomo scored all the way from first on Gabriel Moreno’s double down the left field line.

    Arizona is now a half-game behind the San Diego Padres for the third and final NL wild card.

    D-backs right-hander Brandon Pfaadt (7-2) gave up two runs on five hits and a walk over six innings, striking out one.

    The D-backs send LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (14-4, 2.50 ERA) to the mound on Tuesday night to face Phillies LHP Jesus Luzardo (12-5, 3.09).

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    I got a last minute ticket to the game at Chase Field tonight so obviously I have to make a play. Brandon Pfaadt had been lights out for the Diamondbacks in nine consecutive starts between June 30th and August 14th. But in his last two outings, Pfaadt has surrendered five and four runs respectively. Tonight he faces a Phillies lineup which has fared well against him, a .317 career average, including Luis Arraez who is 13 for 24 (.542) lifetime against the right hander. I debated playing the over in tonight’s game but in case vintage Aaron Nola shows up again (as has been the case lately), I prefer Pfaadt giving up at least three runs in his outing.

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    		 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 1
    • Chase FieldPhoenix, AZ
    • W: A. Nola (6-10)L: B. Pfaadt (7-2)S: J. Duran (29)
    • HR: PHI – B. Stott (10)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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      5.0 IP, ER, 2 BB, 4 SO, 104 P

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      1.0 IP, 2 SO, 18 P

    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    K. Schwarber DH 3 0 0 0 .243
    T. Turner SS 3 0 0 0 .241
    B. Harper RF 4 0 2 1 .268
    L. Arraez 2B 4 0 1 0 .316
    A. Bohm 1B 3 0 0 0 .244
    B. Stott 3B 4 1 1 1 .259
    B. Marsh LF 4 0 0 0 .271
    J. Crawford CF 4 0 1 0 .266
    G. Stubbs C 4 1 1 0 .157
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    G. Perdomo SS 4 1 1 0 .255
    C. Carroll RF 5 0 1 0 .244
    G. Moreno C 5 0 2 1 .303
    K. Marte DH 3 0 1 0 .250
    L. Nootbaar LF 2 0 0 0 .231
    a- J. Lawlar PH-CF 0 0 0 0 .271
    N. Arenado 3B 4 0 1 0 .238
    T. Tawa 1B 4 0 0 0 .243
    I. Vargas 2B 4 0 1 0 .253
    R. Waldschmidt CF-LF 4 0 2 0 .271
    • a-walked for Nootbaar in the 8th
    BATTING
    • 2B – B. Harper (28)
    • HR – B. Stott (10)
    • RBI – B. Harper (79), B. Stott (60)
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – A. Bohm, B. Stott 2 (2)
    BATTING
    • 2B – G. Moreno (29)
    • RBI – G. Moreno (67)
    • 2-Out RBI – G. Moreno
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – G. Moreno, K. Marte, T. Tawa 2 (2), I. Vargas
    BASERUNNING
    • CS – I. Vargas
    FIELDING
    • DP – (Vargas-Perdomo-Tawa)
    • E – T. Tawa (3)
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    A. Nola(W, 6-10) 5.0 5 1 2 4 4.93
    A. McFarlane(H, 2) 1.0 0 0 0 1 0.87
    O. Kerkering(H, 18) 0.2 1 0 1 1 3.86
    B. Raley(H, 16) 0.1 0 0 0 0 2.20
    J. Alvarado(H, 14) 1.0 1 0 1 1 5.62
    J. Duran(S, 29) 1.0 2 0 0 2 1.61
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    B. Pfaadt(L, 7-2) 6.0 5 2 1 1 3.49
    J. Loaisiga 1.0 0 0 0 1 2.44
    J. Morillo 1.0 1 0 2 0 2.15
    K. Ginkel 1.0 0 0 0 1 4.26
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – A. Nola 104-64, A. McFarlane 15-9, O. Kerkering 11-6, B. Raley 3-2, J. Alvarado 14-8, J. Duran 18-13
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – A. Nola 7-3, A. McFarlane 1-1, B. Raley 0-1, J. Alvarado 1-0, J. Duran 3-0
    • Batters Faced – A. Nola 22, A. McFarlane 3, O. Kerkering 3, B. Raley, J. Alvarado 5, J. Duran 5
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – B. Pfaadt 87-58, J. Loaisiga 14-8, J. Morillo 33-17, K. Ginkel 12-8
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – B. Pfaadt 11-7, J. Loaisiga 2-0, J. Morillo 0-3, K. Ginkel 0-1
    • Batters Faced – B. Pfaadt 24, J. Loaisiga 3, J. Morillo 6, K. Ginkel 3
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    • Diamondbacks’ Corbin Burnes: Throws two perfect innings

      Burnes (elbow) retired all six batters he faced over two scoreless innings for Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

      Burnes needed just 17 pitches (10 strikes) to dispatch the minor-leaguers he faced in his first rehab start. A report prior to Saturday indicated the team would evaluate Burnes after the start for a potential return to the majors. He’s had nowhere near the buildup required to handle the workload of a traditional starter, however.

    • Diamondbacks’ Mitch Bratt: Short start in nightcap

      Bratt (1-3) allowed three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two over 4.1 innings to take the loss in Game 2 of Saturday’s doubleheader versus the Giants.

      Bratt got the nod for the nightcap, but he threw just 52 pitches (32 strikes), falling short of the five-inning mark for his third start in a row. The Diamondbacks have had to patch some holes in their rotation lately, but it’s unclear if Bratt will be part of the pitching plans in the coming week or so before Michael Soroka (shoulder) and Zac Gallen (elbow) would be expected to return. Bratt has a 4.70 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 30:27 K:BB through 44 innings over 10 starts in the majors this season. Considering Bratt was the 27th man for this twin bill, it’s more likely he’s sent back to Triple-A Reno, though he could be called back up when rosters expand at the start of September.

    • Diamondbacks’ Tim Tawa: Picks up eighth steal

      Tawa went 2-for-7 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored across both games of Saturday’s doubleheader versus the Giants.

      Tawa hit safely in each contest and ends the four-game series against the Giants having gone 4-for-15 with three RBI and four runs scored. The utility man is now batting .247 with a .714 OPS, nine home runs, eight steals, 35 RBI and 30 runs scored over 81 contests this season. Tawa has been better overall in August, batting .288 while filling an everyday role over 28 contests this month.

    • Diamondbacks’ Lars Nootbaar: Breaks day game open

      Nootbaar went 1-for-1 with a grand slam in a 7-1 win over the Giants in Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader.

      Nootbaar wasn’t in the starting lineup for the matinee, but he delivered the game’s biggest hit off the bench as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning. He also went 1-for-3 with an RBI double and a walk in the nightcap, which the Diamondbacks lost 7-2. Nootbaar has hit safely in his last four games, going 6-for-12 with four extra-base hits and six RBI in that span. For the season, he’s batting .233 with a .714 OPS, six homers, 12 doubles, one triple, 27 RBI, 29 runs scored and two stolen bases over 68 contests between Arizona and St. Louis.

    • Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly: Ends skid with ninth win

      Kelly (9-12) allowed two hits and four walks while striking out seven over seven scoreless innings to earn the win over the Giants in Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader.

      Kelly entered the game winless over his last six starts, giving up 22 runs (21 earned) over 31 innings in that span. There was some concern he had been tipping pitches in his previous outing against the Cubs, but if the Giants were able to steal signs, they weren’t able to do much with that information Saturday. Control remains a concern for Kelly — he’s walked at least three batters in each of his last six games. He’s at a 5.08 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 95:64 K:BB through 141.2 innings over 25 starts this season, making an effort like the one he had Saturday an anomoly. He’s lined up to make his next start at Houston.

  • MLB Scores

    FINAL
    R H E
    Marlins69-68
    		 6 4 2
    Nationals65-74
    		 2 6 2
    Nationals Park, Washington, DC
    Highlights: Marlins at Nationals (8/30)
    0:43
    • W: D. Fulton  (1-0)
    • L: M. Kranick  (0-1)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Red Sox74-63
    		 1 7 0
    Yankees78-59
    		 16 18 0
    Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
    Highlights: Red Sox at Yankees (8/30)
    1:02
    • W: W. Warren  (9-6)
    • L: R. Suarez  (5-4)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Rockies52-85
    		 2 7 1
    Braves82-55
    		 3 10 0
    Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
    Highlights: Rockies at Braves (8/30)
    0:25
    • W: V. Mederos  (4-1)
    • L: R. Feltner  (5-9)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Mariners64-73
    		 0 1 0
    Blue Jays68-70
    		 7 10 0
    Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
    Highlights: Mariners at Blue Jays (8/30)
    1:04
    • W: M. Scherzer  (2-7)
    • L: L. Gilbert  (11-8)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Royals62-76
    		 1 7 1
    Guardians69-68
    		 11 13 0
    Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
    Highlights: Royals at Guardians (8/30)
    0:34
    • W: P. Messick  (11-8)
    • L: S. Lugo  (6-8)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Dodgers82-55
    		 6 9 0
    Tigers63-73
    		 1 2 1
    Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
    Highlights: Dodgers at Tigers (8/30)
    0:34
    • W: T. Glasnow  (4-0)
    • L: F. Valdez  (8-10)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Padres72-65
    		 4 6 1
    Rays82-54
    		 5 7 2
    Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
    Highlights: Padres at Rays (8/30)
    0:47
    • W: T. Wells  (3-2)
    • L: D. Morgan  (2-1)
    FINAL
    R H E
    White Sox72-64
    		 1 6 0
    Twins65-72
    		 5 9 0
    Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
    Highlights: White Sox at Twins (8/30)
    0:43
    • W: Z. Matthews  (9-8)
    • L: J. Hicks  (2-2)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Rangers67-70
    		 7 10 1
    Brewers85-52
    		 4 7 1
    American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
    Highlights: Rangers at Brewers (8/30)
    0:44
    • W: T. Alexander  (5-2)
    • L: D. May  (6-9)
    • S: J. Latz  (27)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Pirates67-71
    		 5 8 0
    Cardinals68-70
    		 4 9 1
    Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
    Highlights: Pirates at Cardinals (8/30)
    0:45
    • W: B. Ashcraft  (14-5)
    • L: M. Liberatore  (5-13)
    • S: M. Montgomery  (7)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Astros69-68
    		 6 10 1
    Mets61-76
    		 3 5 1
    Citi Field, Flushing, NY
    Highlights: Astros at Mets (8/30)
    0:43
    • W: E. Pecko  (1-0)
    • L: J. Pintaro  (2-1)
    • S: J. Hader  (21)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Orioles68-69
    		 8 7 0
    Athletics53-84
    		 5 9 0
    Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, California
    Highlights: Orioles at Athletics (8/30)
    0:32
    • W: C. Bassitt  (6-4)
    • L: J. Springs  (3-13)
    • S: Y. Cano  (3)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Phillies77-60
    		 5 10 0
    Angels52-85
    		 2 8 0
    Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
    Highlights: Phillies at Angels (8/30)
    0:44
    • W: Z. Wheeler  (11-5)
    • L: Y. Kikuchi  (0-5)
    • S: O. Kerkering  (2)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Reds65-72
    		 7 11 2
    Cubs77-60
    		 5 9 0
    Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
    • W: C. Burns  (15-3)
    • L: S. Imanaga  (8-10)
    • S: E. Pagan  (19)

  • Scottie Scheffler wins second FedEx Cup in three years, inching closer to Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy

     occasion when it counted with a hot streak in the FedEx Cup Playoffs

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    In a week that began with the PGA Tour announcing changes to the Tour Championship format, the league’s mainstay over the last five years finished atop the leaderboard at the 2026 Tour Championship, with Scottie Scheffler claiming his second FedEx Cup in three years. Scheffler overcame a three-stroke deficit on Sunday at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta to join Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy as only the third golfer with multiple FedEx Cup titles to his name.

    Scheffler claimed the $10 million winner’s share from the Tour Championship prize money fund by tying the lowest round of the day at a stern course with a final round 4-under 66 that was also the lone under-par effort across the final three pairings. He ended the championship at 16 under, three strokes clear of Viktor Hovland, who commanded the solo lead at the 54-hole mark. Scheffler can consider the victory payback for the Travelers Championship in June, when the two duked it out in a Monday playoff with Hovland emerging victorious.

    Like McIlroy, Scheffler has reigned supreme in multiple FedEx Cup formats, winning the staggered-start format in 2024 and the more standard Tour Championship with all 30 players beginning at even par this season. Only McIlroy (three) has more FedEx Cup crowns on his mantle.

    The win marks the third of the season and 22nd of Schefler’s PGA Tour career, pushing him past Davis Love III, Lanny Wadkins and Craig Wood. At that number, he is now tied for the 29th most in history alongside Jim Barnes, Johnny Farrell and Raymond Floyd. Two more will put the Texan alongside Dustin Johnson and Gary Player.

    Scheffler went through the regular season with only one win to his name, claiming The American Express, the first tournament of the campaign. However, he grabbed two tournament trophies during these FedEx Cup Playoffs, making him the first player since Hovland in 2023 to win multiple playoff events in the same season. Scheffler now has four career playoff wins overall.

    After showing some serious frustration on Saturday, Scheffler showed up ready for the task at hand on Sunday. He fired a flighted long iron into the par-3 2nd to inside a foot to put his first birdie on the scorecard. When Hovland made a bogey on No. 1, the race was on.

    Names like Ryan Gerard, Adam Scott and Chris Gotterup remained present inside the top five, but it was always Scheffler or Hovland who had at least one hand on the lead. The American pushed his total out to 14 under by the time he made the turn, where he was met by Hovland’s first and only birdie of the afternoon on the par-4 8th.

    With wedges from the middle of the fairway continuously falling in his hands, Scheffler showed why he was the world’s best with approach shots to 8 feet on No. 10, 5 feet on No. 13 and 11 feet on No. 16. All three of those chances were converted for birdies with the last proving to be the final dagger as Hovland was unable to match his magic on the greens from the first three rounds.

    Seizing the lead to himself with two holes to play, Scheffler never relinquished and ended the season in the same manner in which he began it — taking a trip to the winner’s circle and a trophy raised above his head, further cementing that no matter the tournament format, he remains the man to beat. Grade: A+

    Here are the grades for other notable names on the leaderboard at the 2026 Tour Championship.

    2. Viktor Hovland (-13): After holing more than 100 feet of putts in each of his first rounds, Hovland could not buy a putt on Sunday. Even with some issues finding the short grass on the tee in the middle of his round, the 2023 champion kept giving himself looks and watched his ball brutally lip out. Although he did not win his second FedEx Cup in four years, Hovland once again proved that when he is confident in what he is working on in his swing, he is among the world’s best. Should that surface more, the consistency of that 2023 season will return. The failed conversion as the outright 54-hole leader marks the first of his career.  Grade: A

    3. Ryan Gerard (-12): No player has ever won the Tour Championship in his debut, and Gerard nearly became the first. He did not have his best stuff over the weekend, where he entered as the co-leader with Hovland, but he continued to grind even after an ugly double bogey on his opening hole on Sunday put him behind the eight ball. Gerard will now have to wait to see whether captain Brandt Snedeker calls his number for the Presidents Cup, which he would be wise to do given his last few months of quality play. Grade: A

    T4. Rory McIlroy (-11): The week was emblematic of the season for McIlroy. There was a lot of good, as shown by his Saturday 63, which propelled him into contention, and there was some serious sloppiness, as shown by his 12 bogeys and one double bogey throughout the course of the tournament. Unlike his American counterparts, McIlroy’s march does not end at East Lake, as he has a big stretch ahead on the DP World Tour, where serious contention runs should be in his future. Grade: B+

    T11. Adam Scott (-10): The 46-year-old got within a couple strokes of the lead with a birdie on the par-4 10th on Sunday, but then, the slow bleed began. Scott slipped up coming home with three bogeys across his final eight holes to drop out of contention and outside the top 10. Still, he showed tremendous consistency this season and the potential that his winning on the PGA Tour may not be done. With plenty of speed in the tank and class that remains timeless, Scott remains relentless in his ability to show up when it counts. Grade: B

    T21. Wyndham Clark (-5): Unlike in his three wins this season, Clark was never able to get out of the blocks fast at East Lake. He played the front nine in 1 over for the tournament with a final-round 72, dropping his name outside the top 20. Even with the result, Clark had the best season of his career, finding something in his swing at the Masters and turning into one of the best players over the long summer months of the calendar. The question now becomes whether the trophies were enough to usurp as the Player of the Year, a debate that only intensified over the postseason. Grade: D

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