Good morning, Sports fans! It’s Davey Mac back with another action-packed and thrilling Sports Report for ya! We’ve got the baseball, basketball, and hockey! But first!
Did you see Yankee rookie Anthony Volpe’s first home run and hear John Sterling’s call? If not…we got you!
Anthony Volpe! A spettacolo oggi! Ohhh the fox socks one to left! pic.twitter.com/doiYuh2FTC
— John Sterling Calls (@JSterlingCalls) April 14, 2023
So what do you think? Did John hit a home run or strike out with this call? Apparently, “Volpe” means “fox” in Italian (Volpe is of Italian ancestry on his father’s side).
NEW YORK – JULY 19: New York Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling speaks during the teams 63rd Old Timers Day before the game against the Detroit Tigers on July 19, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Furthermore, people are translating “spettacolo oggi” has “doing something well” or “having himself a day.”
BRONX, NEW YORK – APRIL 14: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees celebrates his first Major League home run in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on April 14, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
If you don’t know…Sterling has been doing personalized home run calls for the Yankees for years. Each player gets his own, unique home run call.
NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 06: New York Yankees broadcasters Michael Kay (L) and John Sterling speak during the New York Yankees World Series Victory Celebration at City Hall on November 6, 2009 in New York, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
In any event….Volpe hitting his first homer in the Big Leagues is pretty cool. Congrats, Anthony! Pretty awesome stuff from the kid from Jersey living out his Yankee dream!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 15: Aaron Judge #99, Anthony Volpe #11 and Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees celebrate after defeating the Minnesota Twins 6-1 at Yankee Stadium on April 15, 2023 in Bronx, New York City. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Enjoy the clip below of Sterling’s greatest calls and continue down to the Sports Report!
Cole & Yanks Shut Out Twins
The Yankees shut out the Twins yesterday thanks to stellar pitching from Gerrit Cole…two to nothing. Cole pitched a complete game shutout…throwing nine innings…giving up no runs and just two hits…while striking out ten…Cole improves to 4 and 0. D.J. LeMahieu had two hits including his second home run of the year. The Yanks are now 10 and 6.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 16: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees celebrates with Jose Trevino #39 after pitching a complete game shutout against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on April 16, 2023 in the Bronx, New York. The Yankees won 2-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Mets Beat A's In Extra Innings
The Mets beat the A’s in extra innings…4 to 3. Pete Alonso slugged his 8th home run of the season as he’s off to a great start. The Mets improve to 10 and 6 for the season.
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 16: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets hits a home run in the ninth inning against the Oakland Athleticsat RingCentral Coliseum on April 16, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Phils Dominate Reds
The Phillies destroyed the Reds…14 to 3…to improve to 6 and 10.
CINCINNATI, OHIO – APRIL 16: Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a double in the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 16, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
NBA Playoffs: Lakers Beat Griz
The Lakers beat the Grizzlies…128 to 112…LeBron James had 21 points and 11 rebounds.
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – APRIL 16: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots against Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half of Game One of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at FedExForum on April 16, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
Miami Upsets Milwaukee In Game 1
The Heat shocked the Bucks…130 to 117…35 points and 11 assists for Miami’s Jimmy Butler.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 16: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat drives to the basket against Khris Middleton #22 and Grayson Allen #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Fiserv Forum on April 16, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Clips Eclipse Suns
The Clippers defeated the Suns…115 to 110.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 16: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers handles the ball against Torrey Craig #0 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half Game One of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Footprint Center on April 16, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Clippers defeated the Suns 115-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Denver Defeats Minnesota
The Nuggets took down the T-Wolves…109 to 80.
DENVER, COLORADO – APRIL 16: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is guarded by Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter during Round 1 Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 16, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Nets Vs. Sixers Tonight
Now tonight…the Nets go against the 76’ers for Game 2 in Philly. The Sixers are up…one game to nothing.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 15: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers blocks the shot of Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets in the second quarter during Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 15, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Knicks Vs. Cavs On Tuesday
Tomorrow…the Knicks resume their series against the Cavs…the Knicks got a huge Game 1 victory on Saturday when they beat the Cavs, 101 to 97. The Knicks lead one game to nothing.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts during the third quarter of the game against the Miami Heat at Miami-Dade Arena on March 22, 2023 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Devils Vs. Rangers Tomorrow!
The NHL Playoffs are here! Tomorrow the Devils face the Rangers at the Prudential Center for Game 1. Big time series.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – MARCH 30: The New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers battle at the Prudential Center on March 30, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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