News
With Taijuan Walker landing on the injured list, Spencer Turnbull has landed back in the Philadelphia Phillies’ starting rotation. The timing, ironically, means that his first start back in the rotation was today against his old team, the Detroit Tigers. Turnbull discussed his tumultuous final year in Detroit and his return to the city that was his home for several years. Turnbull left today’s start after 3 innings with right shoulder soreness.
T.J. Reeves hit a 2-out walk-off grand slam this afternoon to give Florence an 8-7 win over Schaumburg.
Riley Tanner is the latest Alabama alum to sign with the USL Super League. Tanner has joined the Spokane Zephyr FC.
It’s “Irrelevant Week” in Newport Beach, CA, where Jaylen Key is getting honored all week for being the last pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Festivities include batting practice at the Angels’ game yesterday, jet-skiing around Newport Beach, banquets, and other activities. Irrelevant Week is sponsored by a non-profit organization that sells tickets to some of the activities, with proceeds benefitting various community charities.
The Bart and Cherry Starr Museum opened on June 21 on the campus of Rawhide Youth Services, just outside of New London, Wisconsin. Rawhide was founded by the Starrs during Starr’s playing days in Green Bay.
Media Appearances
Links to press conferences from today:
Jaylen Key was interviewed on the NFL Network to discuss Irrelevant Week.
“In the end, if you keep working, you’ll prevail.”
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) June 27, 2024
Mr. Irrelevant 2024 @Jaylen_Key shares his excitement to see his dreams become a reality. ✨ pic.twitter.com/URptCnT3mU
Scenes and Highlights
Mr. Irrelevant Jaylen Key, the last pick in this year’s NFL Draft, made a grand entrance tonight at The Cannery in Newport Beach.
— Matt Szabo (@mjszabo) June 26, 2024
Tonight is the Lowsman Banquet, a highlight of @irrelevantweek. John Ireland is emceeing, as usual. pic.twitter.com/gQGYTV63Us
Jaylen Key arriving in style for Mr. Irrelevant festivities in Newport Beach, Calif.
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) June 26, 2024
The #Jets rookie is being celebrated all week out here after being picked last in the NFL Draft. pic.twitter.com/PU2yRjVleZ
T.J. REEVES GRAND SLAM WALK-OFF‼️ pic.twitter.com/AbSs9z8H5S
— Florence Y’alls (@florence_yalls) June 26, 2024
The T.J. SPIKE‼️‼️‼️ pic.twitter.com/9R291ryceg
— Florence Y’alls (@florence_yalls) June 26, 2024
Transactions
- Riley Tanner – signed by the Spokane Zephyr of the USL Super League.
- Chase Lee – assigned to the Round Rock Express of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League.
Game Results
TENNIS
WTA Rothesay International
Doubles Quarterfinal:
1-seed Erin Routliffe / G Dabrowski defeated Guo / Jiang 7-6 (7-5), 6-3.
ATP Ibague Challenger
Doubles Rd of 16:
Alexey Nesterov / A Lobanov 6-4, 6-4 lost to 1-seed Britto / Villanueva 7-5, 7-6 (8-6).
GOLF
North and South Men’s Amateur, Stroke Play Rd 2:
Nick Gross – 67-73, 14, T12.
Jonathan Griz – 73-70, +2, T37.
Chase Kyes – 71-76, +6, T72.
Jones Free – 72-76, +7, T78.
William Jennings – 76-76, +11, T97.
Connor Brown – 88-82, +26, 118th.
North and South Women’s Amateur, Stroke Play Rd 2:
Kaitlyn Schroeder – 69-77, +2, T15.
Kynadie Adams – 73-75, +4, T22.
WAPT Children’s Hospital of Illinois Championship Rd 1:
Michaela Morard – 70, -2, T11.
BASKETBALL
Mexican CIBACOPA Finals Gm 3
Hermosillo 96, Jalisco 94 (leads series 3-0).
Daniel Giddens – 19 minutes, 11 points (5-5 2pg, 0-1 3pg, 1-2 FT), 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks, 2 fouls, +1.
BASEBALL
Philadelphia 6, Detroit 2.
Spencer Turnbull (ND) – 3 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 2 K, 1 HR allowed.
Milwaukee 6, Texas 5 (F/10).
David Robertson – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 K.
Sacramento 9, Las Vegas 5.
Brett Auerbach (PH-LF) – 1-2, 1 double, 1 run.
Erie 5, Harrisburg 0.
Andrew Pinckney (CF) – 0-2, 1 BB.
Wichita 6, NW Arkansas 1.
Peyton Wilson (LF) – 0-4.
Lansing 8, West Michigan 1.
Jim Jarvis (SS) – 1-4, 1 single.
Bradenton 8, Clearwater 7.
Garrett McMillan – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K.
Florence 8, Schaumburg 7.
TJ Reeves (RF) – 3-5, 1 HR, 2 singles, 4 RBI, 2 runs.
Ed Johnson (3B) – 1-4, 1 single, 1 run.
