News
Chase Lee was recalled by the Toronto Blue Jays today, and recorded his first Major League Baseball save in a 10-inning win for the Blue Jays.
Andrew Pinckney made his professional debut tonight, as he entered Washington’s game as a pinch-running in the top of the 10th inning. Pinckney would score on a bases-loaded walk. Washington would eventually win in 11 innings.
Greg Farone struck out a season-high 10 batters in Richmond’s win over Reading.
Bryce Fowler became the first member of the 2026 Alabama team to debut professionally. Fowler started in right field for Fort Myers, and drove in two runs in a 4-2 win.
Jenna Lord has been hired as a graduate assistant for the softball program at Jacksonville State University.
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
Derrick Henry guests on the Up and Adams Show.
Scenes and Highlights
The first Big League save for Chase Lee! pic.twitter.com/BhqrIX82z4
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 5, 2026
Congratulations to Chase Lee on first career @MLB save! #BlueJays50 https://t.co/MMdBFLNSpK pic.twitter.com/r76oUgdALC
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 5, 2026
inch resting pic.twitter.com/2J07zLCxs6
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) August 6, 2026
3-RUN HOMERS ALL AROUND 💣💣💣 pic.twitter.com/UXoa0qHdv5
— Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (@JaxShrimp) August 6, 2026
🔟 strikeouts tonight for Greg Farone 👌 pic.twitter.com/D8JtFpJQ1a
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) August 6, 2026
Aidan Teel doubles off the wall and the first pro hit for Bryce Fowler brings in another 2 runs! #MNTwins
— Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (@MightyMussels) August 5, 2026
Bot 3 | FTM 4 – BRD 1 pic.twitter.com/ZLsPfj3pw3
Transactions
- Chase Lee – recalled by the Toronto Blue Jays.
- J.D. Davison – waived by the Houston Rockets.
- Felicia Knox – signed by the Dallas Trinity of the Gainbridge Super League.
- C.J. Dippre – passed physical and was removed from the Active / Physically Unable to Perform list.
- Aaron Anderson – cleared waivers and reverted to the Reserve / Injured list of the Cleveland Browns.
- Miles Kitselman – cleared waivers and reverted to the Reserve / Injured list of the Detroit Lions.
Game Results
TENNIS
ATP Lexington Open
Doubles Rd of 16:
Saketh Myneni / P Isaro lost to Rai /Reynolds 6-4, 3-6, 1-0 (10-8).
ITF Koksijde 75K
Singles Rd of 16:
Margaux Maquet lost to 6-sed Elena Ruxandra Bertea 6-3, 6-2.
ITF Bielsko Biala 15K
Doubles Rd of 16:
2-seed Jeremy Gschwendtner / F Mischker lost to Fabre / Salazar 6-1, 3-6, 1-0 (10-5).
BASEBALL
Toronto Blue Jays 5, Houston Astros 4 (F/10).
Chase Lee (S, 1) – 1 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K; 5 pitches (5 strikes).
Washington Nationals 10, Philadelphia Phillies 4 (F/11).
Andrew Pinckney (PR) – 0-0, 1 run.
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 6, Gwinnett Stripers 3 (F/6).
Gage Miller (DH) – 1-1, 1 HR, 2 BB, 3 RBI, 1 run.
Richmond Flying Squirrels 6, Reading Fightin Phils 5.
Greg Farone (W, 5-8) – 5.1 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 10 K; 95 pitches (64 strikes).
Knoxville Smokies 4, Chattanooga Lookouts 0 (Gm 1; F/7).
Tyler Ras (S, 5) – 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 4 K; 29 pitches (18 strikes).
Portland Sea Dogs 15, New Hampshire Fisher Cats 4.
Caden Rose (PH-CF) – 0-1.
Birmingham Barons 8, Rocket City Trash Pandas 4.
Pierce George (H, 3) – 1.1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 WP; 39 pitches (21 strikes).
Colby Shelton (2B) – 2-3, 1 double, 1 single, 2 BB, 1 SB, 2 runs.
Knoxville Smokies 4, Chattanooga Lookouts 0 (Gm 1; F/7).
Tyler Ras (S, 5) – 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 4 K; 29 pitches (18 strikes).
Quad Cities River Bandits 7, Peoria Chiefs 2.
Ian Petrutz (LF) – 1-4, 1 single.
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 4, Beloit Sky Carp 2.
Max Williams (DH) – 0-4.
Fort Myers Mighty Mussels 4, Bradenton Marauders 2.
Bryce Fowler (RF) – 1-3, 1 single, 1 HBP, 2 RBI, 1 SB.
Ottawa Titans 9, Brockton Rox 8.
Evan Sleight (RF) – 2-4, 2 singles, 1 BB, 1 SB, 2 runs.
BASKETBALL
Atlanta Dream 96, Phoenix Mercury 82.
Aaliyah Nye – 1 minutes, 0 points (0-0 FG), -2.
Charlotte Crown 85, Savannah Steel 73
Ta’Mia Scott – 29 minutes, 0 points (0-1 3pg), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover, 1 foul, -17.
El Calor de Cancún 89,Santos del Potosí 84.
Ar’mond Davis – Inactive.
SOFTBALL
Professional Softball League Semifinal Game
Florida Vibe 6, KC Diamonds 5.
Alexis Pupillo (1B) – 3-5, 3 singles, 2 runs.
SOCCER
UEFA Women’s Champions League Qualifier
Eintracht Frankfurt 8, AC Omonia Nicosia 0.
Sydney Japic – played full match; no stats.
TRACK & FIELD
Central American & Caribbean Games
Men’s 400 Meter Finals
Kirani James – 45.32 seconds, 4th.
