News
News items will return tomorrow.
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
- None.
Scenes and Highlights
Jimmy Baseball for the lead!#BravesCountry pic.twitter.com/VPshNikxK5
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 8, 2026
All 6⃣ strikeouts tonight for Ben Hess (@Yankees No. 5 Prospect) 👀 pic.twitter.com/s3MvW400Br
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) August 9, 2026
Walker moving with ease for 2 in Q3 pic.twitter.com/Ps9pIwXeEc
— Jacksonville Waves (@jaxwavesupshot) August 8, 2026
Transactions
- Caden Rose – placed on the Development List by the Portland Sea Dogs.
- Spencer Turnbull – activated from the Reserve List by Caliente de Durango.
Game Results
GOLF
Wyndham Championship Rd 3:
Justin Thomas – 66-70-66, -8, T21.
Bud Cauley – 65-70-69, -6, T40.
Lee Hodges – 66-70-69, -5, T40.
Pinnacle Bank Championship Rd 3 (suspended):
Robby Shelton – 62-69-(-1 thru 1), -12, 2nd.
Davis Shore – 69-68-(-3 thru 14), -8, T20.
Smoky Mountain Championship Rd 2 (completed):
Elina Sinz – 74-67, -3, T43.
Kenzie Wright – 73-72, +1, cut.
Sarah Edwards – 74-74, +4, cut.
Lakareber Abe- 75-74, +5, cut.
Kristen Gillman – 77-73, +6, cut.
Smoky Mountain Championship final:
Elina Sinz – 74-67-74, -1, T55.
BASEBALL
New York Yankees 5, Atlanta Braves 4.
Jim Jarvis (SS) – 1-3, 1 single, 1 RBI.
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 8, Gwinnett Stripers 4 (Gm 1; F/7).
Gage Miller (DH) – 1-4, 1 double.
Justin King – 1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 0 K; 12 pitches (9 strikes).
Omaha Storm Chasers 7, Toledo Mud Hens 2.
Peyton Wilson (2B) – 2-4, 2 singles.
Akron RubberDucks 6, Somerset Patriots 3.
Ben Hess (L, 3-4) – 4.2 IP, 6 R, 7 H, 5 BB, 6 K, 1 WP; 90 pitches (52 strikes).
Knoxville Smokies 9, Chattanooga Lookouts 4.
Tyler Ras – 2 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K, 1 HR allowed; 34 pitches (22 strikes).
Cedar Rapids Kernels 7, South Bend Cubs 0.
Kade Snell (LF) – 1-4, 1 double.
Quad Cities River Bandits 7, Peoria Chiefs 6.
Ian Petrutz (RF) – 0-3, 1 HBP.
Beloit Sky Carp 8, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 5.
Max Williams (DH) – 2-5, 1 HR, 1 double, 2 RBI, 1 run.
Vancouver Canadians 11, Everett AquaSox 8.
Jaxson West (DH) – 1-5, 1 single, 2 runs.
Fort Myers Mighty Mussels 6, Bradenton Marauders 1.
Bryce Fowler (RF) – 0-3, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 1 run.
Brockton Rox 8, Florence Y’alls 7.
Evan Sleight (C) – 1-3, 1 single, 1 HBP, 1 SB, 1 run.
Sioux City Explorers 4, Chicago Dogs 3.
Zane Denton (3B) – 0-4.
BASKETBALL
Portland Fire 100, Seattle Storm 93.
Sarah Ashlee Barker – inactive (knee).
Women’s AmeriCup South American Qualifier Semifinals
Argentina 72, Brazil 66.
Alana Gonçalo Da Silva – 9 minutes, 0 points (0-1 FG), 1 assist, 1 turnover, -3.
Canada CEBL Semifinals
Brampton Honey Badgers 91,Niagara River Lions 81.
Keon Ambrose-Hylton – 25 minutes, 4 points (2-4 FG), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 turnover, 4 fouls, +3.
Charlotte Crown 81, Savannah Steel 72.
Ta’Mia Scott – 6 minutes, 0 points (0-2 FG), 1 assist, 2 fouls, -4.
Jacksonville Waves 87, Greensboro Groove 62.
Jasmine Walker – 19 minutes, 12 points (5-5 2pg, 0-1 3pg, 2-2 FT), 2 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 fouls, +19.
Jessica Timmons – 26 minutes, 10 points (4-6 2pg, 0-5 3pg, 2-2 FT), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 turnovers, -28.
Christabel Ezumah – 11 minutes, 2 points (1-2 FG), 2 rebounds, 1 foul, -1.
SOCCER
Kansas City Current 1, Houston Dash 1.
Gianna Paul – subbed in at 84’; 1 SOG.
Itala Gemelli – DNP.
Club América 10, Cruz Azul 0.
Tanna Sánchez Carreto – inactive (international assignment).
Santos Laguna 2, Gallos Blancos de Querétaro 1.
Sasha Pickard – played full match; no stats.
Linköping FC 2, Enskede IK 1.
Ashlynn Serepca – subbed out at 81’; no stats.
UEFA Women’s Champions League Qualifier
Vålerenga 2, AC Omonia Nicosia 0.
Sydney Japic – played full match; no stats.
SOFTBALL
AUSL All Star Cup
Team Garcia 3, Team Corrick 1.
Skylar Wallace (SS-RF; Garcia) – 1-4, 1 single, 1 run.
Lexi Kilfoyl (SP, Corrick) – 4 IP, 3 R (2 ER), 4 H, 0 BB, 4 K, 2 WP; 57 pitches (45 strikes).
Kenleigh Cahalan (SS, Corrick) – 0-3.
Professional Softball League Playoffs
KC Diamonds 8, Atlanta Smoke 2.
Dallis Goodnight (CF) – 1-3, 1 single.
Professional Softball League Playoffs – If Necessary Game
Atlanta Smoke 8, KC Diamonds 7 (wins championship).
Dallis Goodnight (CF) – 0-4.
TRACK & FIELD
The Guardian Mile
Men’s Road Mile - Elite Division
Mark Shannon – 3:59:01, 6th.
