It’s the Davey Mac Sports Report for Monday, August 15th, 2022! Catch up on what you missed yesterday in Sports with the article below!
Yankees Lose In Boston
Let’s start with baseball….where the Yankees were shut out by the Red Sox last night…three to nothing. The Yankees end up losing two outta three in Boston as the Yanks are really struggling right now…2 and 8 in their last ten. The Yankees, at 72 and 43, are still TEN games over the Blue Jays for first place in the A.L. East…so the division is still pretty secure…but they now trail the Astros by two games in the loss column for the best record in the American League.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 14: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox watches the ball after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Yankees during the sixth inning at Fenway Park on August 14, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
Mets Take Down Phillies
Meanwhile, the Mets shut out the Phillies behind excellent pitching from starter Chris Bassitt and the Met bullpen…six to nothing. Bassitt went five innings…giving up no runs…while striking out five…he picks up the win. Daniel Vogelbach slugged his 15th home run of the year for the Mets…who at 75 and 40…are five-and-a-half games in front of the Braves for first place in the N.L. East. The Phillies are currently in the third N.L. Wild Card spot.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 14: Daniel Vogelbach #32 of the New York Mets celebrates his sixth inning home run against the Philadelphia Phillies with teammate Eduardo Escobar #10 at Citi Field on August 14, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Tatis Suspended!
Another baseball story. San Diego Padre megastar, Fernando Tatis Jr., has been suspended for 80 games over a positive PED test. The amazing shortstop tested positive for Clostebol, a performance-enhancing substance. The Padres, meanwhile, said in a statement that they were “surprised and extremely disappointed” to learn of the positive test.
SAN DIEGO, CA – SEPTEMBER 24: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres hits a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Petco Park against the Atlanta Braves on September 24, 2021 in San Diego, California. The game is a continuation of a rain delayed game started on July 21. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
Zach Wilson Injured!
Over to football…where the preseason is fully underway. On Friday night, the Jets beat the Eagles…24 to 21…but the big story is that Jet quarterback Zach Wilson injured his knee in the first quarter and will have to miss time. Wilson is expected to miss anywhere from two to four weeks…so all is not lost. Wilson will miss the final two Jet preseason games against the Falcons and Giants.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 12: Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets walks to the locker room after an injury against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of the preseason game against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field on August 12, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Celtics Favored To Win Next Year
Basketball. Caesars Sportsbook is projecting the Boston Celtics to win the most games this year in the NBA…Caesars has the Celtic win total at 54.5.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 08: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Pool – Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports/2022 Getty Images)
Harvick WIns Again
NASCAR. Kevin Harvick won for the fourth time at Richmond Raceway yesterday. It’s Harvick’s 60th career win…tying him with Kyle Busch for ninth in career victories in the premier series.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – AUGUST 14: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 14, 2022 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Zalatoris Wins First Tourney
Golf. Will Zalatoris won the FedEx St. Jude Championship…taking home his first PGA tour win.
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – AUGUST 14: Will Zalatoris of the United States poses with the trophy after putting in to win on the third playoff hole on the 11th green during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind on August 14, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
That's today's Davey Mac Sports Report! BOOM!
