News
Davis Riley’s 54-hole lead at the Rocket Classic evaporated after a rough start (bogeys on 2, 4, and 6), but Riley settled in to secure a season-best T-3rd finish.
Media Appearances
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Scenes and Highlights
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— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) August 2, 2026
It's already a birdie battle between Davis Riley and Michael Brennan at the @RocketClassic
📺 Golf Channel pic.twitter.com/xgfrFqCR8N
Ben Hess (@Yankees No. 6 Prospect) notches his first strikeout on the cutter to end a scoreless first inning! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/NInlgMQP5L
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) August 2, 2026
In other news, Ben Hess is back out to start the 2nd inning.
— Greg Johnson (@gregp_j) August 2, 2026
Touched 96 mph with his fastball in the first inning and struck out a batter to end that scoreless frame.
21 pitches, 17 strikes. #Yankees pic.twitter.com/Wkdx6ClM9p
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Game Results
GOLF
Rocket Classic final:
Davis Riley – 68-64-63-70, -15, 3rd.
Utah Championship Rd 3:
Robby Shelton – 65-69-64-67, -15, T27.
Portugal Invitational final:
Dicky Pride – 67-71-68, -10, T9.
BASEBALL
Atlanta Braves 4, Washington Nationals 2.
Jim Jarvis (SS) – 0-3.
San Diego Padres 5, San Francisco Giants 4.
Dylan Smith – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K; 16 pitches (10 strikes).
Columbus Clippers 6, Toledo Mud Hens 3.
Tyler Gentry (RF) – 0-3, 1 BB; 1 OF assist.
Syracuse Mets 9, Rochester Red Wings 7.
Andrew Pinckney (CF) – 1-5, 1 single, 1 RBI, 1 SB, 1 run.
St. Paul Saints 4, Omaha Storm Chasers 2.
Peyton Wilson (2B) – 0-3, 1 BB.
Round Rock Express 1, Reno Aces 0 (F/10).
Dylan Ray – 3 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 0 K; 62 pitches (39 strikes).
Richmond Flying Squirrels 5, Somerset Patriots 1.
Ben Hess (L, 3-3) – 6.1 IP, 4 R (2 ER), 6 H, 1 BB, 4 K, 2 pickoffs; 85 pitches (62 strikes).
Birmingham Barons 6, Chattanooga Lookouts 5.
Pierce George (W, 3-1) – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K; 15 pitches (11 strikes).
Colby Shelton (SS) – 2-5, 2 singles.
Beloit Sky Carp 7, West Michigan Whitecaps 5 (Gm 1; F/7).
Max Williams (DH) – 1-4, 1 single, 1 RBI.
Beloit Sky Carp 2, West Michigan Whitecaps 1 (Gm 2; F/7).
Max Williams (DH) – 1-3, 1 single, 1 BB.
Peoria Chiefs 3, Cedar Rapids Kernels 2.
Ian Petrutz (RF) – 0-4.
Jersey Shore BlueClaws 10, Hudson Valley Renegades 4.
Jake Eddington – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K; 16 pitches (10 strikes).
San Jose Giants 8, Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 4.
Alton Davis (L, 5-8) – 3.1 IP, 6 R, 2 H, 5 BB, 5 K; 69 pitches (38 strikes).
BASKETBALL
Los Angeles Sparks 106, Portland Fire 101.
Sarah Ashlee Barker – inactive (knee).
Charlotte Crown 105, Jacksonville Waves 73.
Jasmine Walker – 21 minutes, 0 points (0-3, 2pg, 0-1 3pg), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal, 3 fouls, -38.
SOCCER
Utah Royals 5, Portland Thorns 1.
Reyna Reyes – played full match; 1 SOG, 1 save.
Maddie Padelski – subbed in at 83’; 1 SOG.
SOFTBALL
2026 International Cup
US Women’s National Team 6, US Women’s Elite Team 2.
Lexi Kilfoyl (W, 2-0) – 4.2 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 4 K, 1 WP; 79 pitches (54 strikes).
Skylar Wallace (RF) – 0-2, 1 BB, 1 HBP.
TENNIS
ITF Koksijde 75K
Singles Qualifying Rd 1:
Maria Martinez Vaquero defeated Julie Myatovic 6-0, 6-2.
ITF Koksijde 75K
Singles Qualifying Rd 1:
Margaux Maquet defeated Fanny Pire 6-3, 6-0.
ITF Koksijde 75K
Singles Qualifying Rd 1:
Maria Andrienko lost to Lucie Nguyen Tan 6-0, 6-1.
ITF Leipzig 75K
Singles Qualifying Rd 1:
Petra Sedlackova lost to Angelica Wirges 6-3, 0-6, 6-4.
ITF Ourense 75K
Singles Qualifying Rd 1:
Karla Bartel lost to Anna Orlando Pellicero 3-6, 6-1, 6-3.
ITF Roehampton 35K
Singles Qualifying Rd 1:
Kristina Paskauskus defeated Coco Bosman 6-2, 6-3.
