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Deadspin | NBA roundup: Magic continue playoff push with win over Pistons Apr 6, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) drives past Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Desmond Bane added 25 as the Orlando Magic withstood a fourth-quarter rally and closed on a 14-2 run to beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 123-107 on Monday. Anthony Black contributed 14 points off the bench for Orlando, which won for the fourth time in the past five games. Wendell Carter Jr., Jalen Suggs and Tristan da Silva each scored 12 points, and Suggs added a career-high 12 assists. The Magic (43-36), Charlotte Hornets (43-36) and Philadelphia 76ers (43-36) are tied for seventh in the Eastern Conference, a half-game behind the Toronto Raptors (43-35). Jalen Duren and Daniss Jenkins led Detroit (57-22) with 18 points apiece. The Pistons clinched the top seed in the East for the first time since 2006-07 with a 116-93 win at Philadelphia on Saturday. Kevin Huerter and Javonte Green scored 17 points apiece for Detroit, which trailed by as many as 26 in the third quarter before opening the fourth on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit to 12 before ultimately getting as close as 109-105. Spurs 115, 76ers 102 Stephon Castle produced his fifth career triple-double with 19 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds to lead a balanced San Antonio attack as the host Spurs defeated Philadelphia. The Spurs played the second half without star center Victor Wembanyama, who sat out with a left rib contusion suffered in a second-quarter collision with the 76ers’ Paul George. He scored 17 before leaving. San Antonio (60-19) is still alive for the top seed in the West and in the league but would have to win its remaining three games (all at home) and have top-ranked Oklahoma City lose three of its final four contests to attain that goal. Joel Embiid’s 34 points and 12 rebounds paced the 76ers (43-36). Nuggets 137, Trail Blazers 132 (OT) Aaron Gordon’s clutch outside shooting helped Denver rally from being down by as many as 18 points to top visiting Portland. Denver (51-28) trailed for nearly all of regulation before taking a 125-123 lead with 27 seconds remaining when Gordon connected on a deep 2-point jumper in the right corner. Less than a minute earlier, Gordon sank a game-tying 3-pointer on the opposite side of the floor, part of his 23-point performance. The Nuggets’ lead was fleeting, as Deni Avdija answered with a basket in the paint on the other end to force overtime. But in the extra frame, Gordon set the tone with another crucial jumper, knocking down his fourth made 3-pointer of the night as the Nuggets opened OT on a 10-3 run. Nikola Jokic had his 33rd triple-double of the season with 35 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists. Knicks 108, Hawks 105 Jalen Brunson hit the tiebreaking basket with 29.8 seconds remaining and prevented CJ McCollum from getting off a tying 3-point attempt at the buzzer as visiting New York outlasted Atlanta in a possible playoff preview. Brunson scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth and had 14 of New York’s final 16 points. After Nickeil Alexander-Walker missed a 3-point try with 55.1 seconds left, Brunson attempted to get by McCollum, went to his right and saw a 19-footer bounce twice before going in. OG Anunoby had 22 points while Karl-Anthony Towns collected 21 and 12 rebounds and helped the Knicks (51-28) overcome a 10-point deficit in the third. Alexander-Walker led the Hawks (45-34) with 36 points and hit seven 3s, including a corner 3 that gave Atlanta a 100-95 lead with 3:15 left. Jalen Johnson added 21 and 11 boards as Atlanta lost for just the fourth time in 23 games since the All-Star break. Cavaliers 142, Grizzlies 126 Cleveland overcame a 17-point first-half deficit to defeat host Memphis and secure the 14th 50-win season in franchise history — despite the Grizzlies tying the NBA record for most made 3-pointers in a game. Evan Mobley led the Cavs (50-29) with 24 points while Dennis Schroder added 22 points and 11 assists, and Sam Merrill scored 21. Keon Ellis contributed 19 points and eight assists and Jarrett Allen had 13 points and nine boards for Cleveland, which won for the ninth time in 11 games. Plagued by injuries throughout the season, Memphis (25-54) lost its fifth straight and fell for the 18th time in 20 games. Nonetheless, the club tied the 3-point mark when Adama Bal’s 3-pointer with 1:41 remaining in the game gave the Grizzlies their 29th trey, tying Boston (2024) and Milwaukee (2020) for the record. Memphis finished 29 of 59 (49.2%) from long range. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #NBA #roundup #Magic #continue #playoff #push #win #Pistons

Deadspin | NBA roundup: Magic continue playoff push with win over Pistons
Deadspin | NBA roundup: Magic continue playoff push with win over Pistons Apr 6, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) drives past Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Desmond Bane added 25 as the Orlando Magic withstood a fourth-quarter rally and closed on a 14-2 run to beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 123-107 on Monday. Anthony Black contributed 14 points off the bench for Orlando, which won for the fourth time in the past five games. Wendell Carter Jr., Jalen Suggs and Tristan da Silva each scored 12 points, and Suggs added a career-high 12 assists. The Magic (43-36), Charlotte Hornets (43-36) and Philadelphia 76ers (43-36) are tied for seventh in the Eastern Conference, a half-game behind the Toronto Raptors (43-35). Jalen Duren and Daniss Jenkins led Detroit (57-22) with 18 points apiece. The Pistons clinched the top seed in the East for the first time since 2006-07 with a 116-93 win at Philadelphia on Saturday. Kevin Huerter and Javonte Green scored 17 points apiece for Detroit, which trailed by as many as 26 in the third quarter before opening the fourth on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit to 12 before ultimately getting as close as 109-105. Spurs 115, 76ers 102 Stephon Castle produced his fifth career triple-double with 19 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds to lead a balanced San Antonio attack as the host Spurs defeated Philadelphia. The Spurs played the second half without star center Victor Wembanyama, who sat out with a left rib contusion suffered in a second-quarter collision with the 76ers’ Paul George. He scored 17 before leaving. San Antonio (60-19) is still alive for the top seed in the West and in the league but would have to win its remaining three games (all at home) and have top-ranked Oklahoma City lose three of its final four contests to attain that goal. Joel Embiid’s 34 points and 12 rebounds paced the 76ers (43-36). Nuggets 137, Trail Blazers 132 (OT) Aaron Gordon’s clutch outside shooting helped Denver rally from being down by as many as 18 points to top visiting Portland. Denver (51-28) trailed for nearly all of regulation before taking a 125-123 lead with 27 seconds remaining when Gordon connected on a deep 2-point jumper in the right corner. Less than a minute earlier, Gordon sank a game-tying 3-pointer on the opposite side of the floor, part of his 23-point performance. The Nuggets’ lead was fleeting, as Deni Avdija answered with a basket in the paint on the other end to force overtime. But in the extra frame, Gordon set the tone with another crucial jumper, knocking down his fourth made 3-pointer of the night as the Nuggets opened OT on a 10-3 run. Nikola Jokic had his 33rd triple-double of the season with 35 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists. Knicks 108, Hawks 105 Jalen Brunson hit the tiebreaking basket with 29.8 seconds remaining and prevented CJ McCollum from getting off a tying 3-point attempt at the buzzer as visiting New York outlasted Atlanta in a possible playoff preview. Brunson scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth and had 14 of New York’s final 16 points. After Nickeil Alexander-Walker missed a 3-point try with 55.1 seconds left, Brunson attempted to get by McCollum, went to his right and saw a 19-footer bounce twice before going in. OG Anunoby had 22 points while Karl-Anthony Towns collected 21 and 12 rebounds and helped the Knicks (51-28) overcome a 10-point deficit in the third. Alexander-Walker led the Hawks (45-34) with 36 points and hit seven 3s, including a corner 3 that gave Atlanta a 100-95 lead with 3:15 left. Jalen Johnson added 21 and 11 boards as Atlanta lost for just the fourth time in 23 games since the All-Star break. Cavaliers 142, Grizzlies 126 Cleveland overcame a 17-point first-half deficit to defeat host Memphis and secure the 14th 50-win season in franchise history — despite the Grizzlies tying the NBA record for most made 3-pointers in a game. Evan Mobley led the Cavs (50-29) with 24 points while Dennis Schroder added 22 points and 11 assists, and Sam Merrill scored 21. Keon Ellis contributed 19 points and eight assists and Jarrett Allen had 13 points and nine boards for Cleveland, which won for the ninth time in 11 games. Plagued by injuries throughout the season, Memphis (25-54) lost its fifth straight and fell for the 18th time in 20 games. Nonetheless, the club tied the 3-point mark when Adama Bal’s 3-pointer with 1:41 remaining in the game gave the Grizzlies their 29th trey, tying Boston (2024) and Milwaukee (2020) for the record. Memphis finished 29 of 59 (49.2%) from long range. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #NBA #roundup #Magic #continue #playoff #push #win #PistonsApr 6, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) drives past Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Desmond Bane added 25 as the Orlando Magic withstood a fourth-quarter rally and closed on a 14-2 run to beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 123-107 on Monday.

Anthony Black contributed 14 points off the bench for Orlando, which won for the fourth time in the past five games. Wendell Carter Jr., Jalen Suggs and Tristan da Silva each scored 12 points, and Suggs added a career-high 12 assists. The Magic (43-36), Charlotte Hornets (43-36) and Philadelphia 76ers (43-36) are tied for seventh in the Eastern Conference, a half-game behind the Toronto Raptors (43-35).

Jalen Duren and Daniss Jenkins led Detroit (57-22) with 18 points apiece. The Pistons clinched the top seed in the East for the first time since 2006-07 with a 116-93 win at Philadelphia on Saturday.

Kevin Huerter and Javonte Green scored 17 points apiece for Detroit, which trailed by as many as 26 in the third quarter before opening the fourth on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit to 12 before ultimately getting as close as 109-105.

Spurs 115, 76ers 102

Stephon Castle produced his fifth career triple-double with 19 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds to lead a balanced San Antonio attack as the host Spurs defeated Philadelphia.

The Spurs played the second half without star center Victor Wembanyama, who sat out with a left rib contusion suffered in a second-quarter collision with the 76ers’ Paul George. He scored 17 before leaving.

San Antonio (60-19) is still alive for the top seed in the West and in the league but would have to win its remaining three games (all at home) and have top-ranked Oklahoma City lose three of its final four contests to attain that goal. Joel Embiid’s 34 points and 12 rebounds paced the 76ers (43-36).

Nuggets 137, Trail Blazers 132 (OT)

Aaron Gordon’s clutch outside shooting helped Denver rally from being down by as many as 18 points to top visiting Portland.


Denver (51-28) trailed for nearly all of regulation before taking a 125-123 lead with 27 seconds remaining when Gordon connected on a deep 2-point jumper in the right corner. Less than a minute earlier, Gordon sank a game-tying 3-pointer on the opposite side of the floor, part of his 23-point performance.

The Nuggets’ lead was fleeting, as Deni Avdija answered with a basket in the paint on the other end to force overtime. But in the extra frame, Gordon set the tone with another crucial jumper, knocking down his fourth made 3-pointer of the night as the Nuggets opened OT on a 10-3 run. Nikola Jokic had his 33rd triple-double of the season with 35 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists.

Knicks 108, Hawks 105

Jalen Brunson hit the tiebreaking basket with 29.8 seconds remaining and prevented CJ McCollum from getting off a tying 3-point attempt at the buzzer as visiting New York outlasted Atlanta in a possible playoff preview.

Brunson scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth and had 14 of New York’s final 16 points. After Nickeil Alexander-Walker missed a 3-point try with 55.1 seconds left, Brunson attempted to get by McCollum, went to his right and saw a 19-footer bounce twice before going in.

OG Anunoby had 22 points while Karl-Anthony Towns collected 21 and 12 rebounds and helped the Knicks (51-28) overcome a 10-point deficit in the third. Alexander-Walker led the Hawks (45-34) with 36 points and hit seven 3s, including a corner 3 that gave Atlanta a 100-95 lead with 3:15 left. Jalen Johnson added 21 and 11 boards as Atlanta lost for just the fourth time in 23 games since the All-Star break.

Cavaliers 142, Grizzlies 126

Cleveland overcame a 17-point first-half deficit to defeat host Memphis and secure the 14th 50-win season in franchise history — despite the Grizzlies tying the NBA record for most made 3-pointers in a game.

Evan Mobley led the Cavs (50-29) with 24 points while Dennis Schroder added 22 points and 11 assists, and Sam Merrill scored 21. Keon Ellis contributed 19 points and eight assists and Jarrett Allen had 13 points and nine boards for Cleveland, which won for the ninth time in 11 games.

Plagued by injuries throughout the season, Memphis (25-54) lost its fifth straight and fell for the 18th time in 20 games. Nonetheless, the club tied the 3-point mark when Adama Bal’s 3-pointer with 1:41 remaining in the game gave the Grizzlies their 29th trey, tying Boston (2024) and Milwaukee (2020) for the record. Memphis finished 29 of 59 (49.2%) from long range.

–Field Level Media

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Apr 6, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) drives past Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Desmond Bane added 25 as the Orlando Magic withstood a fourth-quarter rally and closed on a 14-2 run to beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 123-107 on Monday.

Anthony Black contributed 14 points off the bench for Orlando, which won for the fourth time in the past five games. Wendell Carter Jr., Jalen Suggs and Tristan da Silva each scored 12 points, and Suggs added a career-high 12 assists. The Magic (43-36), Charlotte Hornets (43-36) and Philadelphia 76ers (43-36) are tied for seventh in the Eastern Conference, a half-game behind the Toronto Raptors (43-35).

Jalen Duren and Daniss Jenkins led Detroit (57-22) with 18 points apiece. The Pistons clinched the top seed in the East for the first time since 2006-07 with a 116-93 win at Philadelphia on Saturday.

Kevin Huerter and Javonte Green scored 17 points apiece for Detroit, which trailed by as many as 26 in the third quarter before opening the fourth on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit to 12 before ultimately getting as close as 109-105.

Spurs 115, 76ers 102

Stephon Castle produced his fifth career triple-double with 19 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds to lead a balanced San Antonio attack as the host Spurs defeated Philadelphia.

The Spurs played the second half without star center Victor Wembanyama, who sat out with a left rib contusion suffered in a second-quarter collision with the 76ers’ Paul George. He scored 17 before leaving.

San Antonio (60-19) is still alive for the top seed in the West and in the league but would have to win its remaining three games (all at home) and have top-ranked Oklahoma City lose three of its final four contests to attain that goal. Joel Embiid’s 34 points and 12 rebounds paced the 76ers (43-36).

Nuggets 137, Trail Blazers 132 (OT)

Aaron Gordon’s clutch outside shooting helped Denver rally from being down by as many as 18 points to top visiting Portland.

Denver (51-28) trailed for nearly all of regulation before taking a 125-123 lead with 27 seconds remaining when Gordon connected on a deep 2-point jumper in the right corner. Less than a minute earlier, Gordon sank a game-tying 3-pointer on the opposite side of the floor, part of his 23-point performance.

The Nuggets’ lead was fleeting, as Deni Avdija answered with a basket in the paint on the other end to force overtime. But in the extra frame, Gordon set the tone with another crucial jumper, knocking down his fourth made 3-pointer of the night as the Nuggets opened OT on a 10-3 run. Nikola Jokic had his 33rd triple-double of the season with 35 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists.

Knicks 108, Hawks 105

Jalen Brunson hit the tiebreaking basket with 29.8 seconds remaining and prevented CJ McCollum from getting off a tying 3-point attempt at the buzzer as visiting New York outlasted Atlanta in a possible playoff preview.

Brunson scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth and had 14 of New York’s final 16 points. After Nickeil Alexander-Walker missed a 3-point try with 55.1 seconds left, Brunson attempted to get by McCollum, went to his right and saw a 19-footer bounce twice before going in.

OG Anunoby had 22 points while Karl-Anthony Towns collected 21 and 12 rebounds and helped the Knicks (51-28) overcome a 10-point deficit in the third. Alexander-Walker led the Hawks (45-34) with 36 points and hit seven 3s, including a corner 3 that gave Atlanta a 100-95 lead with 3:15 left. Jalen Johnson added 21 and 11 boards as Atlanta lost for just the fourth time in 23 games since the All-Star break.

Cavaliers 142, Grizzlies 126

Cleveland overcame a 17-point first-half deficit to defeat host Memphis and secure the 14th 50-win season in franchise history — despite the Grizzlies tying the NBA record for most made 3-pointers in a game.

Evan Mobley led the Cavs (50-29) with 24 points while Dennis Schroder added 22 points and 11 assists, and Sam Merrill scored 21. Keon Ellis contributed 19 points and eight assists and Jarrett Allen had 13 points and nine boards for Cleveland, which won for the ninth time in 11 games.

Plagued by injuries throughout the season, Memphis (25-54) lost its fifth straight and fell for the 18th time in 20 games. Nonetheless, the club tied the 3-point mark when Adama Bal’s 3-pointer with 1:41 remaining in the game gave the Grizzlies their 29th trey, tying Boston (2024) and Milwaukee (2020) for the record. Memphis finished 29 of 59 (49.2%) from long range.

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Napoli coach Antonio Conte would be willing to take the vacant Italy job with his club president Aurelio De Laurentiis supporting the move on Tuesday.

Gennaro Gattuso resigned as Azzurri boss on Friday after Italy failed to reach this summer’s World Cup for a third straight time.

Conte’s deal at Napoli runs until 2027 with the Italian champion seven points off Serie A leader Inter Milan with seven matches of the season remaining.

“It’s expected that my name appears on the list of candidates for the national team,” Conte told reporters after Monday’s 1-0 league win over AC Milan.

“If I was the federation’s president, I would consider my name. But, you know my contractual situation, I’ll meet with my president at the end of the season and we will see,” the 56-year-old added.

Conte was in charge of the four-time World Cup winner between 2014 and 2016 when he led the team to Euro 2016, where it was eliminated on penalties by Germany in the quarterfinals.

He led Napoli to last season’s Scudetto but was close to leaving in the summer after a fall-out with De Laurentiis.

Gattuso left the job 24 hours after Gabriele Gravina resigned as the head of the Italian football federation (FIGC).

“If Conte asked me to allow him to become the national team coach again, I would say yes,” De Laurentiis told website Calcionapoli24.

“But as he’s very intelligent, as long as there’s no (FIGC) president, and up to now there hasn’t been, I don’t think he sees himself in charge of something so disorganised,” Laurentiis added.

AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri has also been linked with the Azzurri position but Gattuso’s replacement will not be named until after June 22’s FIGC extraordinary meeting, to elect a new president for the body.

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#Conte #Italian #federation #coachs #job">Conte says Italian federation should consider him for coach’s job Napoli coach Antonio Conte would be willing to take the vacant Italy job with his club president Aurelio De Laurentiis supporting the move on Tuesday.Gennaro Gattuso resigned as Azzurri boss on Friday after Italy failed to reach this summer’s World Cup for a third straight time.Conte’s deal at Napoli runs until 2027 with the Italian champion seven points off Serie A leader Inter Milan with seven matches of the season remaining.“It’s expected that my name appears on the list of candidates for the national team,” Conte told reporters after Monday’s 1-0 league win over AC Milan.“If I was the federation’s president, I would consider my name. But, you know my contractual situation, I’ll meet with my president at the end of the season and we will see,” the 56-year-old added.Conte was in charge of the four-time World Cup winner between 2014 and 2016 when he led the team to Euro 2016, where it was eliminated on penalties by Germany in the quarterfinals.He led Napoli to last season’s Scudetto but was close to leaving in the summer after a fall-out with De Laurentiis.Gattuso left the job 24 hours after Gabriele Gravina resigned as the head of the Italian football federation (FIGC).“If Conte asked me to allow him to become the national team coach again, I would say yes,” De Laurentiis told website Calcionapoli24.“But as he’s very intelligent, as long as there’s no (FIGC) president, and up to now there hasn’t been, I don’t think he sees himself in charge of something so disorganised,” Laurentiis added.AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri has also been linked with the Azzurri position but Gattuso’s replacement will not be named until after June 22’s FIGC extraordinary meeting, to elect a new president for the body.Published on Apr 07, 2026 #Conte #Italian #federation #coachs #job

Deadspin | Jose Soriano fans 10 as Angels stroll past Braves Apr 6, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (9) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Jose Soriano struck out 10 over eight innings and Jo Adell and Zach Neto homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to their third straight victory, 6-2 over the Atlanta Braves on Monday in Anaheim, Calif. Soriano (3-0) allowed one run on three hits, retiring 19 in a row at one point. He didn’t walk a batter and left after throwing 97 pitches, 69 for strikes. Jordan Romano got the final out to pick up his fourth save as the Angels logged their third consecutive victory. Drake Baldwin homered and had two hits and Mauricio Dubon also went deep for Atlanta, which lost its third straight game. Braves starter Chris Sale (2-1) gave up six runs on five hits, two walks and two hit batters in four-plus innings. Sale, who entered the contest with a 8-0 record and 1.28 ERA in 11 career appearances against the Angels, struck out seven. It marked the first time since June 1, 2024, against the Athletics that the 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner allowed six runs in a game. Atlanta jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning on Baldwin’s fifth home run of the season, a 397-foot drive into the bleachers in right. It was the first run allowed this season by Soriano, snapping a 12-inning streak. Los Angeles tied it in the bottom of the first when Neto drove Sale’s first pitch of the game 400 feet over the bullpen in left for his fourth homer and 11th career leadoff home run. The Angels took advantage of Sale’s wildness to take a 4-1 lead in the fourth. Jorge Soler was hit in the foot by a pitch to start the inning, advanced to second on a single by Adell and took third when Jeimer Candelario walked to load the bases. Logan O’Hoppe followed with a walk to force in a run. One out later, Yoan Moncada was hit in the shin by a pitch, driving in another run. Bryce Teodosio then hit an infield single to make it 4-1. Los Angeles extended its edge to 6-1 in the fifth, chasing Sale in the process. Soler led off with a single and Adell followed with a 411-foot homer to left-center. Dubon led off the ninth with a home run down the left field line off reliever Chase Silseth to cap the scoring. The contest was the opener of a three-game series. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Jose #Soriano #fans #Angels #stroll #BravesApr 6, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (9) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Jose Soriano struck out 10 over eight innings and Jo Adell and Zach Neto homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to their third straight victory, 6-2 over the Atlanta Braves on Monday in Anaheim, Calif.

Soriano (3-0) allowed one run on three hits, retiring 19 in a row at one point. He didn’t walk a batter and left after throwing 97 pitches, 69 for strikes. Jordan Romano got the final out to pick up his fourth save as the Angels logged their third consecutive victory.

Drake Baldwin homered and had two hits and Mauricio Dubon also went deep for Atlanta, which lost its third straight game.

Braves starter Chris Sale (2-1) gave up six runs on five hits, two walks and two hit batters in four-plus innings.

Sale, who entered the contest with a 8-0 record and 1.28 ERA in 11 career appearances against the Angels, struck out seven. It marked the first time since June 1, 2024, against the Athletics that the 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner allowed six runs in a game.

Atlanta jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning on Baldwin’s fifth home run of the season, a 397-foot drive into the bleachers in right. It was the first run allowed this season by Soriano, snapping a 12-inning streak.


Los Angeles tied it in the bottom of the first when Neto drove Sale’s first pitch of the game 400 feet over the bullpen in left for his fourth homer and 11th career leadoff home run.

The Angels took advantage of Sale’s wildness to take a 4-1 lead in the fourth.

Jorge Soler was hit in the foot by a pitch to start the inning, advanced to second on a single by Adell and took third when Jeimer Candelario walked to load the bases. Logan O’Hoppe followed with a walk to force in a run. One out later, Yoan Moncada was hit in the shin by a pitch, driving in another run. Bryce Teodosio then hit an infield single to make it 4-1.

Los Angeles extended its edge to 6-1 in the fifth, chasing Sale in the process. Soler led off with a single and Adell followed with a 411-foot homer to left-center.

Dubon led off the ninth with a home run down the left field line off reliever Chase Silseth to cap the scoring.

The contest was the opener of a three-game series.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Jose #Soriano #fans #Angels #stroll #Braves">Deadspin | Jose Soriano fans 10 as Angels stroll past Braves Apr 6, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (9) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Jose Soriano struck out 10 over eight innings and Jo Adell and Zach Neto homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to their third straight victory, 6-2 over the Atlanta Braves on Monday in Anaheim, Calif. Soriano (3-0) allowed one run on three hits, retiring 19 in a row at one point. He didn’t walk a batter and left after throwing 97 pitches, 69 for strikes. Jordan Romano got the final out to pick up his fourth save as the Angels logged their third consecutive victory. Drake Baldwin homered and had two hits and Mauricio Dubon also went deep for Atlanta, which lost its third straight game. Braves starter Chris Sale (2-1) gave up six runs on five hits, two walks and two hit batters in four-plus innings. Sale, who entered the contest with a 8-0 record and 1.28 ERA in 11 career appearances against the Angels, struck out seven. It marked the first time since June 1, 2024, against the Athletics that the 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner allowed six runs in a game. Atlanta jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning on Baldwin’s fifth home run of the season, a 397-foot drive into the bleachers in right. It was the first run allowed this season by Soriano, snapping a 12-inning streak. Los Angeles tied it in the bottom of the first when Neto drove Sale’s first pitch of the game 400 feet over the bullpen in left for his fourth homer and 11th career leadoff home run. The Angels took advantage of Sale’s wildness to take a 4-1 lead in the fourth. Jorge Soler was hit in the foot by a pitch to start the inning, advanced to second on a single by Adell and took third when Jeimer Candelario walked to load the bases. Logan O’Hoppe followed with a walk to force in a run. One out later, Yoan Moncada was hit in the shin by a pitch, driving in another run. Bryce Teodosio then hit an infield single to make it 4-1. Los Angeles extended its edge to 6-1 in the fifth, chasing Sale in the process. Soler led off with a single and Adell followed with a 411-foot homer to left-center. Dubon led off the ninth with a home run down the left field line off reliever Chase Silseth to cap the scoring. The contest was the opener of a three-game series. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Jose #Soriano #fans #Angels #stroll #Braves

Former Australian opener David Warner has been charged with drink-driving after he was pulled over in Sydney during the weekend, reports said Tuesday.

The 39-year-old, who still plays T20 cricket for franchises around the world, was allegedly at the wheel of a van that stopped and parked short of a random testing site on Sunday.

National broadcaster ABC said officers approached the vehicle and breath-tested Warner who returned a positive result.

He was arrested and taken to a local police station where he was charged with mid-range drink driving, ABC and other local media reported. He is due to appear in court on May 7.

Police in a statement outlined the incident but did not name Warner, who retired from international cricket in 2024 after racking up 8,786 runs across his 112 Tests.

He most recently appeared for the Karachi Kings last week in the Pakistan Super League.

Published on Apr 07, 2026

#Australia #cricketer #David #Warner #charged #drinkdriving #Reports">Former Australia cricketer David Warner charged with drink-driving — Reports Former Australian opener David Warner has been charged with drink-driving after he was pulled over in Sydney during the weekend, reports said Tuesday.The 39-year-old, who still plays T20 cricket for franchises around the world, was allegedly at the wheel of a van that stopped and parked short of a random testing site on Sunday.National broadcaster ABC said officers approached the vehicle and breath-tested Warner who returned a positive result.He was arrested and taken to a local police station where he was charged with mid-range drink driving, ABC and other local media reported. He is due to appear in court on May 7.Police in a statement outlined the incident but did not name Warner, who retired from international cricket in 2024 after racking up 8,786 runs across his 112 Tests.He most recently appeared for the Karachi Kings last week in the Pakistan Super League.Published on Apr 07, 2026 #Australia #cricketer #David #Warner #charged #drinkdriving #Reports

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