Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with an action-packed Sports Report for ya before the weekend! We’ve got the baseball! Big football injury! Funny Kevin Durant story! And World Cup! But first!
Well…Yankee fans…this is the news you’ve been waiting for…Aaron Judge is set to finally return to the Yankees this weekend…and could even be in the lineup tonight against Baltimore!
Judge has been on the Injured List since June 3rd after he crashed into the right field wall at Dodger Stadium in a game against L.A. He tore a ligament in his toe and has been out ever since. But the big man appears ready to play ball!
What does Judge (last year’s American League MVP) mean to the Yankees? Well, the Bronx Bombers are just 19 and 23 since Judge went out…but they are 30 and 19 this year with him in the lineup. Judge is currently batting .291 with 19 homers and 40 RBIs. They need this guy’s bat on the team in the worst way.
And let’s not forget- Judge was also named the Yankee Captain this year…so his return should serve as a morale boost as well. Anyway, I’m Davey Mac…and I’m thankful Number 99 is back!
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 25: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run against the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The home run was number 50 on the season. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
Mets Outduel Nats
The Mets took down the Nationals last night…2 to 1. Excellent pitching from starter Kodai Senga and the Met bullpen….as the Mets improve to 48 and 54 for the season.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 27: Kodai Senga #34 of the New York Mets pitches in the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on July 27, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Yankees Vs. 1st-Place O's Tonight
The Yankees and Phillies were off yesterday. This evening the Yankees take on the Orioles in Baltimore. Gerrit Cole gets the start for the Yanks. The Orioles come into the game in first place…the Yankees, at 54 and 48, have won four of their last five games…if they want to make the playoffs…this would be the place for the Yankees’ run to begin.
BALTIMORE, MD – JULY 23: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 23, 2022 in Baltimore, Man. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Phillies Vs. Pirates
The Phillies go against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. The Phillies come into the contest at 55 and 47 for the year…as they look to make the playoffs as well.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 25: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on after scoring a run during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Citizens Bank Park on July 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Cincy's Burrow Carted Off Field At Camp
Big story outta the NFL here as Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was carted off the field during Thursday’s practice with an injury to his right calf. Burrow was rolling to his right during drills when he pulled up short in what appeared to be a non-contact injury. He was later carted off the field.
CINCINNATI, OHIO – JULY 26: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals participates in a drill during training camp at Kettering Health Practice Fields on July 26, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Kevin Durant Wants Marijuana Legalized In NBA
Kevin Durant smoked weed before a meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver about lifting the league’s ban on marijuana. “Well, he smelled it when I walked in, so I ain’t really have to say much,” Durant recalled. “He kind of understood where this was going. It’s like wine at this point.”
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MAY 11: Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns looks on before game six of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets at Footprint Center on May 11, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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)
World Cup
England defeated Denmark today…one to nothing. The U.S. next plays on Tuesday, August 1st, at three in the morning (Eastern Time)! Set your alarm clocks if you wanna watch the game!
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – JULY 27: Alex Morgan of USA during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group E match between USA and Netherlands at Wellington Regional Stadium on July 27, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
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