Mariners News
The Mariners picked up a much-needed win this afternoon.
Seattle edged the Chicago White Sox 5-4 to secure their series at T-Mobile Park.
The game was tied heading into the seventh inning, when Jhonny Pereda and Randy Arozarena each hit home runs to take a three-run lead. The White Sox gave the Mariners a scare in the ninth, when Randal Grichuk hit a leadoff home run, but Jose Ferrer followed with three straight strikeouts to slam the door shut.
Matt Brash made his first appearance since May 1 and threw a scoreless seventh inning to earn the win, hours after the team activated him off the injured list.
It was a timely win for the M’s, who had lost four of their last five entering the game, including a rough loss last night where they managed just a single hit. They now sit a game and a half behind the A’s for first place in the division.
The Mariners have the day off tomorrow before hitting the road to face the Kansas City Royals on Friday for the start of a six-game road trip.
NFL News
A football legend is calling it a career.
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said today that he plans to retire after the upcoming season.
The four-time MVP signed a one-year contract worth up to $25 million with the Steelers earlier this week. He’ll now reunite with coach Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh after the two spent 13 seasons together in Green Bay and won a Super Bowl.
The 42-year-old Rodgers ranks fourth all-time in passing touchdowns and fifth in passing yards throughout his 21 seasons in the NFL.
NBA/NHL Playoff News
The NBA playoffs continued last night with another wild game.
The New York Knicks overcame a 22-point deficit in the 4th quarter to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson scored 38 points, including 15 in the 4th quarter to lead the comeback win.
Coming up tonight, the Oklahoma City Thunder are looking to even up their series with the San Antonio Spurs after falling in a double-overtime classic on Monday.
Over in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the conference finals are starting tonight as the Colorado Avalanche host the Vegas Golden Knights.
WWU Vikings News
Western’s rowing team has officially punched its ticket to nationals.
The No. 1 nationally ranked Vikings were announced yesterday as part of the six-team field that’s competing in the national championship races in Georgia next weekend.
There, they’ll look to win their 10th national title at the Division II level.
Prep Sports News
Lynden Christian’s boys soccer team had its season come to a close yesterday.
The Lyncs fell to University Prep 2-1 in the opening round of the 1A state tournament. It capped off a successful season for LC, which made the tournament for the first time in 13 years.
Coming up tonight, 2nd-seeded Squalicum is hosting Clover Park in the opening round of the 2A state tournament. That match starts at 6:00 from Civic Field.
Meanwhile, 12th-seeded Sehome is playing on the road against East Valley of Yakima at 5:00.
11th-seeded Lynden is on the road against Cedarcrest at 6:00.
