Mets Hammer Samardzija, Then Hold On To Beat Athletics

• Thomas, Gelof, Soderstrom each hit a HR as Athletics beat Guardians 7-1

  

• Padres beat White Sox to end 4-game skid

  

• Cubs take 2-game lead in series against Reds with 3-2 victory at Wrigley Field

  

• Timberwolves overcome big game by Wembanyama to beat Spurs 104-102

  

• Treasurer accused of stealing $240k from Maryland youth athletic club

  

• Mystics beat Dream 83-72 as Atlanta struggles with turnovers, inconsistent shooting in second preseason game

  

• Flag football approved as sanctioned sport for high school girls in New Jersey

  

• Torkelson's home run lifts Tigers past Rangers, 7-1