Reggie Smith Delivers For Cardinals In Win Streak Rise
Reggie Smith, new to the St. Louis Cardinals, promised hard nosed winning baseball and he delivered with a two run homer in the sixth that sealed a 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros. The win put the Cardinals atop the NL East while other NL and AL games unfolded. Reds, Braves, Phillies, Giants and Padres posted results in a busy day around the leagues.
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Cannonade dominates 100th Kentucky Derby win at Churchill Downs
Cannonade galloped a mile before the Derby, angering fears of pace issues. Jockey Angel Cordero steered the colt to lead on the turn and win by two and a quarter lengths, paying 5 3 2 40. Hudson County and Agitate finished second and third as medical updates reported no major injuries. Flip Sal remained in critical condition with fractures and ligament damage.
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Bruins prep to meet Flyers in Stanley Cup finals opener
Boston Bruins returned to practice focused on stopping the Philadelphia Flyers who ousted the Rangers in seven. Home ice favors Boston as they chase a rugged, high paced series led by top scorers Esposito Orr Hodge Cashman for Boston and Clarke for Philadelphia. The series opens in Boston with games Tuesday and Thursday before shifting to Philadelphia.
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Fran Healy Faces Spotlight With Royals Ahead
Fran Healy, 27, is the Kansas City Royals catcher hopes for a bigger role after hitting .276 in his first Royals season. Healy blasted a three-run double as KC beat the Yankees 8-2, lifting his profile as he eyes a spot on next year’s All-Star ballot.
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Spuzich Wins Lady Tara in Sudden-Death Playoff
Sandra Spuzich surged from behind to win the Lady Tara in a playoff at Indian Hills, tying Donna Caponi Young and Kathy Whitworth at 219 after 54 holes. Whitworth faltered on the 54th and in the playoff as the dark, rainy conditions ended play. Spuzich claimed the $5,000 prize with a par on the final hole.
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Major League line scores underline a day of NL action
United Press reports in National League games the Braves lose despite three runs by third inning, while the Mets and Giants-Phillies and St Louis-Houston clashes deliver runs, homers, and decisions. Batters Johnson Brett Milner Staub Kingman Reno Morgan Bench figure in multiple line scores across the slate.
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