The St. Louis Cardinals lost a heartbreaker in extra innings against the Toronto Blue Jays. Ivan Herrera’s clutch homer briefly put them ahead, but Ryan Helsley’s late-game struggles led to a tough 5-4 defeat. Phil Maton also had a rough outing in relief. Helsely, who had four blown saves all of last year while racking up 49 saves, blew his fifth game already and third in a row in the month of June.
Over in Kansas City, the Royals are gearing up to face the New York Yankees. Noah Cameron, with his impressive 0.85 ERA this season, will be on the mound against Max Fried.
Mizzou football landed a commitment from tight end Isaac Jensen, who chose the Tigers over big names like LSU and Auburn. He’s joining a promising recruiting class that includes standout players like quarterback Gavin Sidwar and linebacker Keenan Harris.
In NFL news, Chiefs’ center Creed Humphrey continues to dominate, earning top honors at his position for the third consecutive year according to PFF rankings. He’s been a linchpin in Kansas City’s offensive line since his rookie season.
NHL veteran T.J. Oshie announced his retirement after 16 seasons, leaving a legacy that includes memorable performances for both the Blues and the Capitals, notably his heroic shootout display against Russia in the 2014 Olympics.