Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with a plus-sized Sports Report for ya! The first weekend of Major League Baseball came and went…how did the local teams do? The Final Four is set in college basketball! NBA and NHL updates! And a Kansas City Chiefs player could be in hot water with the authorities! But first…
…Can we retire Juan Soto’s Number 22 and give him a plaque in Yankee Stadium already? My Lord…this guys is AWESOME. And that’s because the Yankees swept the Houston Astros in their opening series with yesterday’s win…Yankees 4, Astros 3…and Juan Soto was amazing. Soto picked up three more hits and drove in the tie-breaking and ultimate game-winning run in the 9th inning.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 30: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees scores in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on March 30, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
In fact…Soto had an RBI in all four games. He is now batting .529 for the Yankees…as they start the season at 4 and 0 and will now take on the Diamondbacks.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 29: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees reacts after an RBI single by Oswaldo Cabrera #95 (not in photo) in the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on March 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
All in all…this is a phenomenal beginning to the Yankees’ 2024 MLB season. And then Soto returns to the Bronx…I want Hal Steinbrenner to have a blank check hanging in Soto’s locker. The guys is only 25 and is sensational. The Yankees need to lock him up NOW. I’m Davey Mac…now on to the rest of the Sports Report!
HOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 30: Alex Verdugo #24 of the New York Yankees, Trent Grisham #12, and Juan Soto #22 celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on March 30, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
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Meanwhile, the Mets lost to the Brewers yesterday…4 to 1…as the Mets get swept by Milwaukee and begin their year at 0 and 3.
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 31: Jeff McNeil #1 of the New York Mets reacts after flying out against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fifth inning at Citi Field on March 31, 2024 in New York City.
The Phillies beat the Braves…5 to 4. Kyle Schwarber hit his first home run of the season for the Phillies.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 31: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on after hitting a lead off solo home run during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on March 31, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
NBA Recap
Basketball. The Knicks lost to the Thunder yesterday…113 to 112. The Knicks fall to 44 and 30…4th in the East.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 31: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after making a three pointer during the fourth quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 31, 2024 in New York City.
The Nets fell to the Lakers…116 to 104. The Nets drop to 29 and 46 (11th in the East).
The 76’ers defeated the Raptors…135 to 120. Kelly Oubre had 32 points and 7 rebounds in the Philly win.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 27: Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up past Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on March 27, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Final Four Is Set For The Men's Tournament
Over to March Madness where the Final Four is set. You’ve got Purdue taking on NC State on Saturday in the first game. And in the second game, UCONN (led by Jersey City’s Dan Hurley) will go against Alabama.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 30: Head coach Dan Hurley of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at TD Garden on March 30, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Chiefs Receiver Sought By Police
Football. Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice is wanted over a six-car accident in Dallas that injured four people. It seems police believe Rice, whose team won the Super Bowl this year, may have left the scene of the accident without leaving identifying information. It’s also unknown who caused the crash.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 11: Rashee Rice #4 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up before Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Hockey Tonight
Hockey. The Devils, Rangers, and Flyers were all inactive yesterday. Tonight the Rangers take on the Penguins in Madison Square Garden.
DENVER, COLORADO – MARCH 28: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers celebrates with his teammates after scoring against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period at Ball Arena on March 28, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
The Flyers face the Islanders in Philly.
The Devils next play tomorrow.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – MARCH 23: Tomas Nosek #92 of the New Jersey Devils reacts after scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators during the second period at the Prudential Center on March 23, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey.
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