Deadspin | MLB roundup: Leody Taveras’ 12th-inning slam sends O’s past Royals Apr 20, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (30) celebrates with team mates after hitting a grand slam in the twelfth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images Leody Taveras’ grand slam highlighted a five-run 12th inning, after Samuel Basallo forced extras with a two-out RBI single in the ninth, and the Baltimore Orioles handed the host Kansas City Royals an eighth straight loss, 7-5 on Monday. In the 12th, Basallo broke a 2-2 tie with his second RBI single of the night. Then with the bags full, Taveras sent a pitch from Alex Lange (0-2) over the center field wall for his first grand slam, which helped the Orioles win for just the second time in seven contests. Anthony Nunez (1-0) allowed an unearned run over two innings for the victory. Jac Caglianone hit a solo homer for the Royals, who got seven shutout innings of one-hit ball from Seth Lugo. Nick Loftin produced a three-run double in the 12th, and Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez each had three hits. Red Sox 8, Tigers 6 Ceddanne Rafaela’s pinch-hit, two-run single in the seventh inning lifted host Boston over Detroit in its annual Patriots’ Day game. The Red Sox exploded for six runs across their final three at-bats and finished with 12 hits, including two apiece by Masataka Yoshida, Caleb Durbin and Carlos Narvaez. Red Sox starter Sonny Gray (right hamstring tightness) exited after 2 2/3 innings, forcing seven relievers into work. Hao-Yu Lee, Kevin McGonigle and Riley Greene had multi-hit games for the Tigers. Greene had a two-run double to key the Tigers’ three-run ninth. Cubs 5, Phillies 1 Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer, Colin Rea threw 6 2/3 quality innings and Chicago posted a victory over visiting Philadelphia. Rea (3-0) continued an impressive start to the season, allowing just one run on six hits. Alex Bregman had two hits for the Cubs, who won their sixth in a row. Phillies starter Aaron Nola (1-2) gave up five runs on six hits across 4 1/3 innings. Justin Crawford drove in a run for Philadelphia, which dropped its sixth straight game. Dodgers 12, Rockies 3 Max Muncy homered twice and finished with four hits, Dalton Rushing also went deep twice, and Los Angeles beat Colorado in Denver. Miguel Rojas homered and singled twice to reach 1,000 career hits, and Shohei Ohtani had a hit and two walks to extend his on-base streak to 52 games, one behind Shawn Green for second on the club’s all-time list since the move to Los Angeles. Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski (3-0) allowed one run on eight hits in seven innings. TJ Rumfield homered, Jordan Beck had three hits and Willi Castro and Brett Sullivan each singled twice for Colorado. The teams split the four-game series. The Rockies haven’t won a series against the Dodgers since June 2022. Marlins 5, Cardinals 3 Otto Lopez stroked a go-ahead double in the sixth inning as host Miami ended St. Louis’ five-game win streak. Pete Fairbanks pitched a one-run ninth to earn his fourth save. He was part of a Marlins bullpen that combined to pitch 3 2/3 innings, allowing just that one run. Miami starter Max Meyer got a no-decision, allowing three hits and two runs in 5 1/3 innings. Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker extended his hitting streak to 15 games, two games short of the career-best streak he had as a rookie in 2023. Masyn Winn had two hits, an RBI and a stolen base. Astros 9, Guardians 2 Isaac Paredes hit his first two home runs of the season to help Houston run away with a win over host Cleveland. Christian Walker also homered, and he, Parades and Carlos Correa each finished with three hits and two RBIs for the Astros, who had lost four straight. Spencer Arrighetti (2-0) worked five innings, allowing two runs on five hits. Brayan Rocchio went 3-for-3 with a double for the Guardians, who had won three of four. Slade Cecconi (0-3) lasted five innings but surrendered seven runs, six earned, on 10 hits. Reds 6, Rays 1 Sal Stewart slugged a two-run homer as National League Central-leading Cincinnati won for the fourth straight time, topping Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Reds improved to 4-0 on a six-game road trip, logging their sixth win in seven games. Stewart added a double, scored twice, stole a base and made two fine defensive plays in the ninth. Cincinnati’s Rece Hinds doubled in two runs. Tampa Bay’s Chandler Simpson was 2-for-5 with a run, but the Rays managed just six hits as they took their third loss in four games. Braves 9, Nationals 4 Matt Olson hit a two-run home run, Bryce Elder pitched into the seventh inning and Atlanta beat host Washington for its sixth straight win. Drake Baldwin had two hits, drove in two runs and scored twice for the Braves. Elder (3-1) pitched 6 2/3 innings, giving up four runs (three earned) on three hits. Daylen Lile homered for the Nationals, who were held to three hits and fell to 2-8 at home. Jake Irvin (1-3) allowed four runs (three earned) in five-plus innings. Blue Jays 5, Angels 2 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs and Dylan Cease struck out 12 batters as Toronto defeated Los Angeles in Anaheim, Calif. Guerrero extended his hitting streak to 11 games and Nathan Lukes drove in two runs as the Blue Jays won their second straight game. Cease (1-0) allowed two runs on five hits over five innings. Jeff Hoffman struck out three in the ninth to pick up his third save. Nolan Schanuel had a double, a run and an RBI for the Angels, who struck out 18 times while taking their third straight defeat. Reid Detmers (1-2) gave up four runs on five hits over six-plus innings. Athletics 6, Mariners 4 Carlos Cortes, Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers hit solo homers as the Athletics rallied from an early deficit by scoring six consecutive runs in a victory at Seattle. A’s starter J.T. Ginn allowed three runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings. Reliever Hogan Harris (2-0) pitched 1 2/3 perfect innings, and Joel Kuhnel worked a one-run ninth for his fourth save of the season. Cal Raleigh and Dominic Canzone supplied solo shots for the Mariners, who had a two-game winning streak snapped in the opener of a three-game series. Emerson Hancock went five-plus innings and gave up three runs on seven hits. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #MLB #roundup #Leody #Taveras #12thinning #slam #sends #Royals

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Deadspin | MLB roundup: Leody Taveras’ 12th-inning slam sends O’s past Royals Apr 20, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (30) celebrates with team mates after hitting a grand slam in the twelfth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images Leody Taveras’ grand slam highlighted a five-run 12th inning, after Samuel Basallo forced extras with a two-out RBI single in the ninth, and the Baltimore Orioles handed the host Kansas City Royals an eighth straight loss, 7-5 on Monday. In the 12th, Basallo broke a 2-2 tie with his second RBI single of the night. Then with the bags full, Taveras sent a pitch from Alex Lange (0-2) over the center field wall for his first grand slam, which helped the Orioles win for just the second time in seven contests. Anthony Nunez (1-0) allowed an unearned run over two innings for the victory. Jac Caglianone hit a solo homer for the Royals, who got seven shutout innings of one-hit ball from Seth Lugo. Nick Loftin produced a three-run double in the 12th, and Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez each had three hits. Red Sox 8, Tigers 6 Ceddanne Rafaela’s pinch-hit, two-run single in the seventh inning lifted host Boston over Detroit in its annual Patriots’ Day game. The Red Sox exploded for six runs across their final three at-bats and finished with 12 hits, including two apiece by Masataka Yoshida, Caleb Durbin and Carlos Narvaez. Red Sox starter Sonny Gray (right hamstring tightness) exited after 2 2/3 innings, forcing seven relievers into work. Hao-Yu Lee, Kevin McGonigle and Riley Greene had multi-hit games for the Tigers. Greene had a two-run double to key the Tigers’ three-run ninth. Cubs 5, Phillies 1 Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer, Colin Rea threw 6 2/3 quality innings and Chicago posted a victory over visiting Philadelphia. Rea (3-0) continued an impressive start to the season, allowing just one run on six hits. Alex Bregman had two hits for the Cubs, who won their sixth in a row. Phillies starter Aaron Nola (1-2) gave up five runs on six hits across 4 1/3 innings. Justin Crawford drove in a run for Philadelphia, which dropped its sixth straight game. Dodgers 12, Rockies 3 Max Muncy homered twice and finished with four hits, Dalton Rushing also went deep twice, and Los Angeles beat Colorado in Denver. Miguel Rojas homered and singled twice to reach 1,000 career hits, and Shohei Ohtani had a hit and two walks to extend his on-base streak to 52 games, one behind Shawn Green for second on the club’s all-time list since the move to Los Angeles. Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski (3-0) allowed one run on eight hits in seven innings. TJ Rumfield homered, Jordan Beck had three hits and Willi Castro and Brett Sullivan each singled twice for Colorado. The teams split the four-game series. The Rockies haven’t won a series against the Dodgers since June 2022. Marlins 5, Cardinals 3 Otto Lopez stroked a go-ahead double in the sixth inning as host Miami ended St. Louis’ five-game win streak. Pete Fairbanks pitched a one-run ninth to earn his fourth save. He was part of a Marlins bullpen that combined to pitch 3 2/3 innings, allowing just that one run. Miami starter Max Meyer got a no-decision, allowing three hits and two runs in 5 1/3 innings. Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker extended his hitting streak to 15 games, two games short of the career-best streak he had as a rookie in 2023. Masyn Winn had two hits, an RBI and a stolen base. Astros 9, Guardians 2 Isaac Paredes hit his first two home runs of the season to help Houston run away with a win over host Cleveland. Christian Walker also homered, and he, Parades and Carlos Correa each finished with three hits and two RBIs for the Astros, who had lost four straight. Spencer Arrighetti (2-0) worked five innings, allowing two runs on five hits. Brayan Rocchio went 3-for-3 with a double for the Guardians, who had won three of four. Slade Cecconi (0-3) lasted five innings but surrendered seven runs, six earned, on 10 hits. Reds 6, Rays 1 Sal Stewart slugged a two-run homer as National League Central-leading Cincinnati won for the fourth straight time, topping Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Reds improved to 4-0 on a six-game road trip, logging their sixth win in seven games. Stewart added a double, scored twice, stole a base and made two fine defensive plays in the ninth. Cincinnati’s Rece Hinds doubled in two runs. Tampa Bay’s Chandler Simpson was 2-for-5 with a run, but the Rays managed just six hits as they took their third loss in four games. Braves 9, Nationals 4 Matt Olson hit a two-run home run, Bryce Elder pitched into the seventh inning and Atlanta beat host Washington for its sixth straight win. Drake Baldwin had two hits, drove in two runs and scored twice for the Braves. Elder (3-1) pitched 6 2/3 innings, giving up four runs (three earned) on three hits. Daylen Lile homered for the Nationals, who were held to three hits and fell to 2-8 at home. Jake Irvin (1-3) allowed four runs (three earned) in five-plus innings. Blue Jays 5, Angels 2 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs and Dylan Cease struck out 12 batters as Toronto defeated Los Angeles in Anaheim, Calif. Guerrero extended his hitting streak to 11 games and Nathan Lukes drove in two runs as the Blue Jays won their second straight game. Cease (1-0) allowed two runs on five hits over five innings. Jeff Hoffman struck out three in the ninth to pick up his third save. Nolan Schanuel had a double, a run and an RBI for the Angels, who struck out 18 times while taking their third straight defeat. Reid Detmers (1-2) gave up four runs on five hits over six-plus innings. Athletics 6, Mariners 4 Carlos Cortes, Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers hit solo homers as the Athletics rallied from an early deficit by scoring six consecutive runs in a victory at Seattle. A’s starter J.T. Ginn allowed three runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings. Reliever Hogan Harris (2-0) pitched 1 2/3 perfect innings, and Joel Kuhnel worked a one-run ninth for his fourth save of the season. Cal Raleigh and Dominic Canzone supplied solo shots for the Mariners, who had a two-game winning streak snapped in the opener of a three-game series. Emerson Hancock went five-plus innings and gave up three runs on seven hits. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #MLB #roundup #Leody #Taveras #12thinning #slam #sends #RoyalsApr 20, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (30) celebrates with team mates after hitting a grand slam in the twelfth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Leody Taveras’ grand slam highlighted a five-run 12th inning, after Samuel Basallo forced extras with a two-out RBI single in the ninth, and the Baltimore Orioles handed the host Kansas City Royals an eighth straight loss, 7-5 on Monday.

In the 12th, Basallo broke a 2-2 tie with his second RBI single of the night. Then with the bags full, Taveras sent a pitch from Alex Lange (0-2) over the center field wall for his first grand slam, which helped the Orioles win for just the second time in seven contests.

Anthony Nunez (1-0) allowed an unearned run over two innings for the victory.

Jac Caglianone hit a solo homer for the Royals, who got seven shutout innings of one-hit ball from Seth Lugo. Nick Loftin produced a three-run double in the 12th, and Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez each had three hits.

Red Sox 8, Tigers 6

Ceddanne Rafaela’s pinch-hit, two-run single in the seventh inning lifted host Boston over Detroit in its annual Patriots’ Day game.

The Red Sox exploded for six runs across their final three at-bats and finished with 12 hits, including two apiece by Masataka Yoshida, Caleb Durbin and Carlos Narvaez. Red Sox starter Sonny Gray (right hamstring tightness) exited after 2 2/3 innings, forcing seven relievers into work.

Hao-Yu Lee, Kevin McGonigle and Riley Greene had multi-hit games for the Tigers. Greene had a two-run double to key the Tigers’ three-run ninth.

Cubs 5, Phillies 1

Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer, Colin Rea threw 6 2/3 quality innings and Chicago posted a victory over visiting Philadelphia.

Rea (3-0) continued an impressive start to the season, allowing just one run on six hits. Alex Bregman had two hits for the Cubs, who won their sixth in a row.

Phillies starter Aaron Nola (1-2) gave up five runs on six hits across 4 1/3 innings. Justin Crawford drove in a run for Philadelphia, which dropped its sixth straight game.

Dodgers 12, Rockies 3

Max Muncy homered twice and finished with four hits, Dalton Rushing also went deep twice, and Los Angeles beat Colorado in Denver.

Miguel Rojas homered and singled twice to reach 1,000 career hits, and Shohei Ohtani had a hit and two walks to extend his on-base streak to 52 games, one behind Shawn Green for second on the club’s all-time list since the move to Los Angeles. Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski (3-0) allowed one run on eight hits in seven innings.

TJ Rumfield homered, Jordan Beck had three hits and Willi Castro and Brett Sullivan each singled twice for Colorado. The teams split the four-game series. The Rockies haven’t won a series against the Dodgers since June 2022.

Marlins 5, Cardinals 3

Otto Lopez stroked a go-ahead double in the sixth inning as host Miami ended St. Louis’ five-game win streak.

Pete Fairbanks pitched a one-run ninth to earn his fourth save. He was part of a Marlins bullpen that combined to pitch 3 2/3 innings, allowing just that one run. Miami starter Max Meyer got a no-decision, allowing three hits and two runs in 5 1/3 innings.

Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker extended his hitting streak to 15 games, two games short of the career-best streak he had as a rookie in 2023. Masyn Winn had two hits, an RBI and a stolen base.


Astros 9, Guardians 2

Isaac Paredes hit his first two home runs of the season to help Houston run away with a win over host Cleveland.

Christian Walker also homered, and he, Parades and Carlos Correa each finished with three hits and two RBIs for the Astros, who had lost four straight. Spencer Arrighetti (2-0) worked five innings, allowing two runs on five hits.

Brayan Rocchio went 3-for-3 with a double for the Guardians, who had won three of four. Slade Cecconi (0-3) lasted five innings but surrendered seven runs, six earned, on 10 hits.

Reds 6, Rays 1

Sal Stewart slugged a two-run homer as National League Central-leading Cincinnati won for the fourth straight time, topping Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The Reds improved to 4-0 on a six-game road trip, logging their sixth win in seven games. Stewart added a double, scored twice, stole a base and made two fine defensive plays in the ninth. Cincinnati’s Rece Hinds doubled in two runs.

Tampa Bay’s Chandler Simpson was 2-for-5 with a run, but the Rays managed just six hits as they took their third loss in four games.

Braves 9, Nationals 4

Matt Olson hit a two-run home run, Bryce Elder pitched into the seventh inning and Atlanta beat host Washington for its sixth straight win.

Drake Baldwin had two hits, drove in two runs and scored twice for the Braves. Elder (3-1) pitched 6 2/3 innings, giving up four runs (three earned) on three hits.

Daylen Lile homered for the Nationals, who were held to three hits and fell to 2-8 at home. Jake Irvin (1-3) allowed four runs (three earned) in five-plus innings.

Blue Jays 5, Angels 2

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs and Dylan Cease struck out 12 batters as Toronto defeated Los Angeles in Anaheim, Calif.

Guerrero extended his hitting streak to 11 games and Nathan Lukes drove in two runs as the Blue Jays won their second straight game. Cease (1-0) allowed two runs on five hits over five innings. Jeff Hoffman struck out three in the ninth to pick up his third save.

Nolan Schanuel had a double, a run and an RBI for the Angels, who struck out 18 times while taking their third straight defeat. Reid Detmers (1-2) gave up four runs on five hits over six-plus innings.

Athletics 6, Mariners 4

Carlos Cortes, Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers hit solo homers as the Athletics rallied from an early deficit by scoring six consecutive runs in a victory at Seattle.

A’s starter J.T. Ginn allowed three runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings. Reliever Hogan Harris (2-0) pitched 1 2/3 perfect innings, and Joel Kuhnel worked a one-run ninth for his fourth save of the season.

Cal Raleigh and Dominic Canzone supplied solo shots for the Mariners, who had a two-game winning streak snapped in the opener of a three-game series. Emerson Hancock went five-plus innings and gave up three runs on seven hits.

–Field Level Media

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Apr 20, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (30) celebrates with team mates after hitting a grand slam in the twelfth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Leody Taveras’ grand slam highlighted a five-run 12th inning, after Samuel Basallo forced extras with a two-out RBI single in the ninth, and the Baltimore Orioles handed the host Kansas City Royals an eighth straight loss, 7-5 on Monday.

In the 12th, Basallo broke a 2-2 tie with his second RBI single of the night. Then with the bags full, Taveras sent a pitch from Alex Lange (0-2) over the center field wall for his first grand slam, which helped the Orioles win for just the second time in seven contests.

Anthony Nunez (1-0) allowed an unearned run over two innings for the victory.

Jac Caglianone hit a solo homer for the Royals, who got seven shutout innings of one-hit ball from Seth Lugo. Nick Loftin produced a three-run double in the 12th, and Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez each had three hits.

Red Sox 8, Tigers 6

Ceddanne Rafaela’s pinch-hit, two-run single in the seventh inning lifted host Boston over Detroit in its annual Patriots’ Day game.

The Red Sox exploded for six runs across their final three at-bats and finished with 12 hits, including two apiece by Masataka Yoshida, Caleb Durbin and Carlos Narvaez. Red Sox starter Sonny Gray (right hamstring tightness) exited after 2 2/3 innings, forcing seven relievers into work.

Hao-Yu Lee, Kevin McGonigle and Riley Greene had multi-hit games for the Tigers. Greene had a two-run double to key the Tigers’ three-run ninth.

Cubs 5, Phillies 1

Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer, Colin Rea threw 6 2/3 quality innings and Chicago posted a victory over visiting Philadelphia.

Rea (3-0) continued an impressive start to the season, allowing just one run on six hits. Alex Bregman had two hits for the Cubs, who won their sixth in a row.

Phillies starter Aaron Nola (1-2) gave up five runs on six hits across 4 1/3 innings. Justin Crawford drove in a run for Philadelphia, which dropped its sixth straight game.

Dodgers 12, Rockies 3

Max Muncy homered twice and finished with four hits, Dalton Rushing also went deep twice, and Los Angeles beat Colorado in Denver.

Miguel Rojas homered and singled twice to reach 1,000 career hits, and Shohei Ohtani had a hit and two walks to extend his on-base streak to 52 games, one behind Shawn Green for second on the club’s all-time list since the move to Los Angeles. Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski (3-0) allowed one run on eight hits in seven innings.

TJ Rumfield homered, Jordan Beck had three hits and Willi Castro and Brett Sullivan each singled twice for Colorado. The teams split the four-game series. The Rockies haven’t won a series against the Dodgers since June 2022.

Marlins 5, Cardinals 3

Otto Lopez stroked a go-ahead double in the sixth inning as host Miami ended St. Louis’ five-game win streak.

Pete Fairbanks pitched a one-run ninth to earn his fourth save. He was part of a Marlins bullpen that combined to pitch 3 2/3 innings, allowing just that one run. Miami starter Max Meyer got a no-decision, allowing three hits and two runs in 5 1/3 innings.

Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker extended his hitting streak to 15 games, two games short of the career-best streak he had as a rookie in 2023. Masyn Winn had two hits, an RBI and a stolen base.

Astros 9, Guardians 2

Isaac Paredes hit his first two home runs of the season to help Houston run away with a win over host Cleveland.

Christian Walker also homered, and he, Parades and Carlos Correa each finished with three hits and two RBIs for the Astros, who had lost four straight. Spencer Arrighetti (2-0) worked five innings, allowing two runs on five hits.

Brayan Rocchio went 3-for-3 with a double for the Guardians, who had won three of four. Slade Cecconi (0-3) lasted five innings but surrendered seven runs, six earned, on 10 hits.

Reds 6, Rays 1

Sal Stewart slugged a two-run homer as National League Central-leading Cincinnati won for the fourth straight time, topping Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The Reds improved to 4-0 on a six-game road trip, logging their sixth win in seven games. Stewart added a double, scored twice, stole a base and made two fine defensive plays in the ninth. Cincinnati’s Rece Hinds doubled in two runs.

Tampa Bay’s Chandler Simpson was 2-for-5 with a run, but the Rays managed just six hits as they took their third loss in four games.

Braves 9, Nationals 4

Matt Olson hit a two-run home run, Bryce Elder pitched into the seventh inning and Atlanta beat host Washington for its sixth straight win.

Drake Baldwin had two hits, drove in two runs and scored twice for the Braves. Elder (3-1) pitched 6 2/3 innings, giving up four runs (three earned) on three hits.

Daylen Lile homered for the Nationals, who were held to three hits and fell to 2-8 at home. Jake Irvin (1-3) allowed four runs (three earned) in five-plus innings.

Blue Jays 5, Angels 2

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs and Dylan Cease struck out 12 batters as Toronto defeated Los Angeles in Anaheim, Calif.

Guerrero extended his hitting streak to 11 games and Nathan Lukes drove in two runs as the Blue Jays won their second straight game. Cease (1-0) allowed two runs on five hits over five innings. Jeff Hoffman struck out three in the ninth to pick up his third save.

Nolan Schanuel had a double, a run and an RBI for the Angels, who struck out 18 times while taking their third straight defeat. Reid Detmers (1-2) gave up four runs on five hits over six-plus innings.

Athletics 6, Mariners 4

Carlos Cortes, Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers hit solo homers as the Athletics rallied from an early deficit by scoring six consecutive runs in a victory at Seattle.

A’s starter J.T. Ginn allowed three runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings. Reliever Hogan Harris (2-0) pitched 1 2/3 perfect innings, and Joel Kuhnel worked a one-run ninth for his fourth save of the season.

Cal Raleigh and Dominic Canzone supplied solo shots for the Mariners, who had a two-game winning streak snapped in the opener of a three-game series. Emerson Hancock went five-plus innings and gave up three runs on seven hits.

–Field Level Media

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Deadspin | Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. (hand) day-to-day after HBP <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/20880634.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/20880634.jpg" alt="MLB: Atlanta Braves at Detroit Tigers" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Jun 12, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) watches from the dugout in the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images<!-- --> <!-- --> </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was hit by two pitches Monday night, and the second one prompted him to leave the game against the host Washington Nationals.</p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>The Braves later announced that X-rays performed on Acuna came back negative and he is considered day-to-day.</p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>Acuna was on the receiving end of two four-seam fastballs from Washington starter Jake Irvin. He was hit in the left arm, near an elbow guard. Acuna was later picked off first base.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-4"> <p>In the sixth inning, Irvin’s pitch nailed Acuna in the left hand, and Acuna jumped out of the batter’s box in pain, appearing to look back at the pitcher as he prepared to take his base. Irvin was removed from the game by manager Blake Butera after the pitch.</p> </section> <section id="section-5"> <p>Acuna stayed in and came around to score during a five-run Atlanta inning, but in the bottom half of the frame, Eli White replaced Acuna in right field.</p> </section><section id="section-6"> <p>Acuna, the 2023 National League MVP, was limited to 49 games in 2024 and 95 in 2025 after tearing his left ACL in May 2024 and the ensuing recovery.</p> </section><section id="section-7"> <p>The Braves went on to win the Monday contest 9-4 in the opener of a four-game series.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-8"> <p>–Field Level Media</p> </section> </div> #Deadspin #Braves #Ronald #Acuna #hand #daytoday #HBP

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Deadspin | Astros’ Isaac Paredes hopes power surge continues vs. Guardians Apr 20, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (15) rounds the bases after hitting a home run as Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) looks on during the fourth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images The start of Isaac Paredes’ second season with the Houston Astros has not gone according to plan. After he was an All-Star last season, Paredes entered play Monday hitting .190, slugging .254 and homerless after he had 20 long balls last season. He believes things are starting to trend back in the right direction after hitting his first two homers of the season on Monday in the Astros’ 9-2 win over the host Cleveland Guardians in the series opener. Paredes will pursue an encore when the teams meet again in the middle contest of a three-game set on Tuesday. “A lot of happiness because of what I’ve been going through,” Paredes said on the postgame broadcast when asked about his feelings regarding the breakout game. “I think these home runs give me a lot of confidence to keep on going, to keep on competing.” Cleveland will turn to breakout rookie Parker Messick (3-0, 1.05 ERA) as it looks to level the series on Tuesday. Houston will counter with rookie Ryan Weiss (0-2, 6.75). Paredes’ confidence could stand to spread to the Astros as a whole. Their Monday win snapped a four-game skid and marked their first time plating at least nine runs since April 5 after doing so five times in the first 10 games of the season. Houston, which has lost 12 of 15 since a 6-3 start, is in the basement of the American League West. Messick will be making his first start since he took a no-hitter into the ninth inning of a 4-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. He ended up three outs away from delivering the franchise’s first no-hitter since Len Barker’s perfect game in 1981. “He just keeps working,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said. “Parker’s tenacious. He’s dedicated to his craft.” While it was the strongest outing of Messick’s young career, it was far from an anomaly for the 25-year-old left-hander. After winning a rotation spot during spring training, Messick ranks third in the majors with a 1.05 ERA after four starts this season. Through his first 11 major league starts dating back to last season, Messick has a 6-1 record and a 2.07 ERA with 63 strikeouts and 13 walks. “He’s got such good stuff, executes every pitch,” Guardians catcher Austin Hedges said. “He’s got (six) pitches to work with and is throwing every one of them to righties and lefties. Hitting is hard already, but when you’ve got to cover that many pitches, that many speeds, that many shapes, executed, you’re going to get nights like (Thursday).” This will be Messick’s first career start against the Astros. He will be seeking better run support after the Guardians stranded 12 runners in their Monday loss. Weiss, who debuted in March, hasn’t found the same early success. The 29-year-old right-hander is coming off his first major league start, when he allowed two runs on three hits over 3 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. The Astros are expecting to be without outfielder Taylor Trammell “for a little bit” after he sustained a left groin injury while running the bases in the Monday win, manager Joe Espada told reporters. It’s a tough setback for Trammell, who is hitting .345 in 10 games since he was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land on April 10. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Astros #Isaac #Paredes #hopes #power #surge #continues #GuardiansApr 20, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (15) rounds the bases after hitting a home run as Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) looks on during the fourth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

The start of Isaac Paredes’ second season with the Houston Astros has not gone according to plan.

After he was an All-Star last season, Paredes entered play Monday hitting .190, slugging .254 and homerless after he had 20 long balls last season.

He believes things are starting to trend back in the right direction after hitting his first two homers of the season on Monday in the Astros’ 9-2 win over the host Cleveland Guardians in the series opener.

Paredes will pursue an encore when the teams meet again in the middle contest of a three-game set on Tuesday.

“A lot of happiness because of what I’ve been going through,” Paredes said on the postgame broadcast when asked about his feelings regarding the breakout game. “I think these home runs give me a lot of confidence to keep on going, to keep on competing.”

Cleveland will turn to breakout rookie Parker Messick (3-0, 1.05 ERA) as it looks to level the series on Tuesday. Houston will counter with rookie Ryan Weiss (0-2, 6.75).

Paredes’ confidence could stand to spread to the Astros as a whole. Their Monday win snapped a four-game skid and marked their first time plating at least nine runs since April 5 after doing so five times in the first 10 games of the season.

Houston, which has lost 12 of 15 since a 6-3 start, is in the basement of the American League West.


Messick will be making his first start since he took a no-hitter into the ninth inning of a 4-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. He ended up three outs away from delivering the franchise’s first no-hitter since Len Barker’s perfect game in 1981.

“He just keeps working,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said. “Parker’s tenacious. He’s dedicated to his craft.”

While it was the strongest outing of Messick’s young career, it was far from an anomaly for the 25-year-old left-hander. After winning a rotation spot during spring training, Messick ranks third in the majors with a 1.05 ERA after four starts this season.

Through his first 11 major league starts dating back to last season, Messick has a 6-1 record and a 2.07 ERA with 63 strikeouts and 13 walks.

“He’s got such good stuff, executes every pitch,” Guardians catcher Austin Hedges said. “He’s got (six) pitches to work with and is throwing every one of them to righties and lefties. Hitting is hard already, but when you’ve got to cover that many pitches, that many speeds, that many shapes, executed, you’re going to get nights like (Thursday).”

This will be Messick’s first career start against the Astros. He will be seeking better run support after the Guardians stranded 12 runners in their Monday loss.

Weiss, who debuted in March, hasn’t found the same early success. The 29-year-old right-hander is coming off his first major league start, when he allowed two runs on three hits over 3 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday.

The Astros are expecting to be without outfielder Taylor Trammell “for a little bit” after he sustained a left groin injury while running the bases in the Monday win, manager Joe Espada told reporters.

It’s a tough setback for Trammell, who is hitting .345 in 10 games since he was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land on April 10.


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Astros #Isaac #Paredes #hopes #power #surge #continues #Guardians">Deadspin | Astros’ Isaac Paredes hopes power surge continues vs. Guardians Apr 20, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (15) rounds the bases after hitting a home run as Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) looks on during the fourth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images The start of Isaac Paredes’ second season with the Houston Astros has not gone according to plan. After he was an All-Star last season, Paredes entered play Monday hitting .190, slugging .254 and homerless after he had 20 long balls last season. He believes things are starting to trend back in the right direction after hitting his first two homers of the season on Monday in the Astros’ 9-2 win over the host Cleveland Guardians in the series opener. Paredes will pursue an encore when the teams meet again in the middle contest of a three-game set on Tuesday. “A lot of happiness because of what I’ve been going through,” Paredes said on the postgame broadcast when asked about his feelings regarding the breakout game. “I think these home runs give me a lot of confidence to keep on going, to keep on competing.” Cleveland will turn to breakout rookie Parker Messick (3-0, 1.05 ERA) as it looks to level the series on Tuesday. Houston will counter with rookie Ryan Weiss (0-2, 6.75). Paredes’ confidence could stand to spread to the Astros as a whole. Their Monday win snapped a four-game skid and marked their first time plating at least nine runs since April 5 after doing so five times in the first 10 games of the season. Houston, which has lost 12 of 15 since a 6-3 start, is in the basement of the American League West. Messick will be making his first start since he took a no-hitter into the ninth inning of a 4-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. He ended up three outs away from delivering the franchise’s first no-hitter since Len Barker’s perfect game in 1981. “He just keeps working,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said. “Parker’s tenacious. He’s dedicated to his craft.” While it was the strongest outing of Messick’s young career, it was far from an anomaly for the 25-year-old left-hander. After winning a rotation spot during spring training, Messick ranks third in the majors with a 1.05 ERA after four starts this season. Through his first 11 major league starts dating back to last season, Messick has a 6-1 record and a 2.07 ERA with 63 strikeouts and 13 walks. “He’s got such good stuff, executes every pitch,” Guardians catcher Austin Hedges said. “He’s got (six) pitches to work with and is throwing every one of them to righties and lefties. Hitting is hard already, but when you’ve got to cover that many pitches, that many speeds, that many shapes, executed, you’re going to get nights like (Thursday).” This will be Messick’s first career start against the Astros. He will be seeking better run support after the Guardians stranded 12 runners in their Monday loss. Weiss, who debuted in March, hasn’t found the same early success. The 29-year-old right-hander is coming off his first major league start, when he allowed two runs on three hits over 3 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. The Astros are expecting to be without outfielder Taylor Trammell “for a little bit” after he sustained a left groin injury while running the bases in the Monday win, manager Joe Espada told reporters. It’s a tough setback for Trammell, who is hitting .345 in 10 games since he was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land on April 10. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Astros #Isaac #Paredes #hopes #power #surge #continues #Guardians

India opener Shafali Verma climbed two places to sixth in the ICC Women’s T20I Batting Rankings after her half-century against South Africa in the ongoing five-match T20I series.

Shafali struck a 57 off 38 balls in the second T20I in Durban last Sunday, but India lost to the host by eight wickets, slipping to 0-2 in the series.

India had also been defeated in the opening T20I at the same venue by six wickets, with Shafali contributing 34 runs.

India vice-captain and Shafali’s opening partner, Smriti Mandhana, has slipped one spot to fourth after an underwhelming showing in the two matches so far, scoring 13 and 12. She has been overtaken at No. 3 by West Indies’ Hayley Matthews.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has climbed two places and is now on the brink of the top 10, currently ranked 11th. She scored an unbeaten 47 in the first T20I.

ALSO READ | Wolvaardt, Luus fifties help South Africa script 8-wicket win over India

Women’s World Cup hero Jemimah Rodrigues has suffered a notable drop of four places and is now ranked 14th among batters following a subdued run of form.

The series serves as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to begin in June in England and Wales.

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has retained her fifth position among T20I batters, sitting behind Australia’s Georgia Voll, following a fine half-century in the second match against India.

Her teammates Annerie Dercksen, who has jumped 18 places to 33rd, and Sune Luus, up eight spots to 35th, have also made significant gains in the rankings after strong performances in the Durban match.

Meanwhile, India’s bowling stalwarts Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, and Arundhati Reddy have all slipped in the bowlers’ rankings. Deepti has dropped two places to fifth, while Renuka has fallen four spots to ninth.

Arundhati, meanwhile, has moved out of the top 10 after slipping three places to 12th.

Published on Apr 21, 2026

#ICC #T20I #rankings #Shafali #Harmanpreet #climb #Smriti #Jemimah #slip #batters">ICC T20I rankings: Shafali, Harmanpreet climb while Smriti, Jemimah slip amongst batters India opener Shafali Verma climbed two places to sixth in the ICC Women’s T20I Batting Rankings after her half-century against South Africa in the ongoing five-match T20I series.Shafali struck a 57 off 38 balls in the second T20I in Durban last Sunday, but India lost to the host by eight wickets, slipping to 0-2 in the series.India had also been defeated in the opening T20I at the same venue by six wickets, with Shafali contributing 34 runs.India vice-captain and Shafali’s opening partner, Smriti Mandhana, has slipped one spot to fourth after an underwhelming showing in the two matches so far, scoring 13 and 12. She has been overtaken at No. 3 by West Indies’ Hayley Matthews.India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has climbed two places and is now on the brink of the top 10, currently ranked 11th. She scored an unbeaten 47 in the first T20I.ALSO READ | Wolvaardt, Luus fifties help South Africa script 8-wicket win over IndiaWomen’s World Cup hero Jemimah Rodrigues has suffered a notable drop of four places and is now ranked 14th among batters following a subdued run of form.The series serves as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to begin in June in England and Wales.South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has retained her fifth position among T20I batters, sitting behind Australia’s Georgia Voll, following a fine half-century in the second match against India.Her teammates Annerie Dercksen, who has jumped 18 places to 33rd, and Sune Luus, up eight spots to 35th, have also made significant gains in the rankings after strong performances in the Durban match.Meanwhile, India’s bowling stalwarts Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, and Arundhati Reddy have all slipped in the bowlers’ rankings. Deepti has dropped two places to fifth, while Renuka has fallen four spots to ninth.Arundhati, meanwhile, has moved out of the top 10 after slipping three places to 12th.Published on Apr 21, 2026 #ICC #T20I #rankings #Shafali #Harmanpreet #climb #Smriti #Jemimah #slip #batters

Wolvaardt, Luus fifties help South Africa script 8-wicket win over India

Women’s World Cup hero Jemimah Rodrigues has suffered a notable drop of four places and is now ranked 14th among batters following a subdued run of form.

The series serves as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to begin in June in England and Wales.

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has retained her fifth position among T20I batters, sitting behind Australia’s Georgia Voll, following a fine half-century in the second match against India.

Her teammates Annerie Dercksen, who has jumped 18 places to 33rd, and Sune Luus, up eight spots to 35th, have also made significant gains in the rankings after strong performances in the Durban match.

Meanwhile, India’s bowling stalwarts Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, and Arundhati Reddy have all slipped in the bowlers’ rankings. Deepti has dropped two places to fifth, while Renuka has fallen four spots to ninth.

Arundhati, meanwhile, has moved out of the top 10 after slipping three places to 12th.

Published on Apr 21, 2026

#ICC #T20I #rankings #Shafali #Harmanpreet #climb #Smriti #Jemimah #slip #batters">ICC T20I rankings: Shafali, Harmanpreet climb while Smriti, Jemimah slip amongst batters

India opener Shafali Verma climbed two places to sixth in the ICC Women’s T20I Batting Rankings after her half-century against South Africa in the ongoing five-match T20I series.

Shafali struck a 57 off 38 balls in the second T20I in Durban last Sunday, but India lost to the host by eight wickets, slipping to 0-2 in the series.

India had also been defeated in the opening T20I at the same venue by six wickets, with Shafali contributing 34 runs.

India vice-captain and Shafali’s opening partner, Smriti Mandhana, has slipped one spot to fourth after an underwhelming showing in the two matches so far, scoring 13 and 12. She has been overtaken at No. 3 by West Indies’ Hayley Matthews.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has climbed two places and is now on the brink of the top 10, currently ranked 11th. She scored an unbeaten 47 in the first T20I.

ALSO READ | Wolvaardt, Luus fifties help South Africa script 8-wicket win over India

Women’s World Cup hero Jemimah Rodrigues has suffered a notable drop of four places and is now ranked 14th among batters following a subdued run of form.

The series serves as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to begin in June in England and Wales.

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has retained her fifth position among T20I batters, sitting behind Australia’s Georgia Voll, following a fine half-century in the second match against India.

Her teammates Annerie Dercksen, who has jumped 18 places to 33rd, and Sune Luus, up eight spots to 35th, have also made significant gains in the rankings after strong performances in the Durban match.

Meanwhile, India’s bowling stalwarts Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, and Arundhati Reddy have all slipped in the bowlers’ rankings. Deepti has dropped two places to fifth, while Renuka has fallen four spots to ninth.

Arundhati, meanwhile, has moved out of the top 10 after slipping three places to 12th.

Published on Apr 21, 2026

#ICC #T20I #rankings #Shafali #Harmanpreet #climb #Smriti #Jemimah #slip #batters
Deadspin | NHL roundup: Hurricanes prevail in second OT, go up 2-0 vs. Sens Apr 20, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) scores the game winner in the second overtime against the Ottawa Senators in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images Jordan Martinook made amends after an earlier overtime opportunity went awry by scoring with 6:07 remaining in the second OT, lifting the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Monday at Raleigh, N.C. Martinook scored coming down the slot to end the game and send the Hurricanes to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Logan Stankoven and Sebastian Aho scored the first two goals for Carolina. Frederik Andersen made 37 saves for the win. Drake Batherson and Dylan Cozens had Ottawa’s goals, with Jake Sanderson assisting on both tallies. Goalie Linus Ullmark seemed dialed in to steal a victory for Ottawa, making 43 saves. Flyers 3, Penguins 0 Dan Vladar made 27 saves and Garnet Hathaway had a goal and an assist as Philadelphia topped host Pittsburgh to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. After squeaking out a 3-2 victory in Game 1, the Flyers once again outplayed the favored Penguins. Rookie Porter Martone scored for the second straight game, and Luke Glendening added an empty-net goal. Vladar logged his first shutout since joining the Flyers last summer — and his first career blanking in the playoffs. Oilers 4, Ducks 3 Kasperi Kapanen netted his second goal of the game with 1:54 left in the third period and Edmonton recovered for a win against visiting Anaheim in Game 1 of a Western Conference first-round series. Kapanen scored with a one-timer from the slot off a feed from behind the Anaheim net by Vasily Podkolzin. Jason Dickinson also scored two goals and Connor Ingram made 25 saves for the Oilers, who gave up three goals in the second period to surrender a 2-0 lead. Podkolzin, Jake Walman and Leon Draisaitl notched two assists apiece. Troy Terry had two goals and an assist, Leo Carlsson added a goal and an assist and Lukas Dostal made 30 saves for the Ducks in their first playoff game in eight years. Stars 4, Wild 2 Wyatt Johnston scored two goals as Dallas bounced back with a win over visiting Minnesota in Game 2 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series. Matt Duchene finished with a goal and an assist for Dallas, which evened the best-of-seven series at 1-1. The set will shift to Saint Paul, Minn., for the next two games, starting with Game 3 on Wednesday night. Jason Robertson added a goal for the Stars. Brock Faber scored both goals for Minnesota, on assists from Quinn Hughes. Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt allowed three goals on 31 shots. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #NHL #roundup #Hurricanes #prevail #SensApr 20, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) scores the game winner in the second overtime against the Ottawa Senators in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Jordan Martinook made amends after an earlier overtime opportunity went awry by scoring with 6:07 remaining in the second OT, lifting the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Monday at Raleigh, N.C.

Martinook scored coming down the slot to end the game and send the Hurricanes to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Logan Stankoven and Sebastian Aho scored the first two goals for Carolina. Frederik Andersen made 37 saves for the win.

Drake Batherson and Dylan Cozens had Ottawa’s goals, with Jake Sanderson assisting on both tallies. Goalie Linus Ullmark seemed dialed in to steal a victory for Ottawa, making 43 saves.

Flyers 3, Penguins 0

Dan Vladar made 27 saves and Garnet Hathaway had a goal and an assist as Philadelphia topped host Pittsburgh to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

After squeaking out a 3-2 victory in Game 1, the Flyers once again outplayed the favored Penguins. Rookie Porter Martone scored for the second straight game, and Luke Glendening added an empty-net goal.

Vladar logged his first shutout since joining the Flyers last summer — and his first career blanking in the playoffs.


Oilers 4, Ducks 3

Kasperi Kapanen netted his second goal of the game with 1:54 left in the third period and Edmonton recovered for a win against visiting Anaheim in Game 1 of a Western Conference first-round series.

Kapanen scored with a one-timer from the slot off a feed from behind the Anaheim net by Vasily Podkolzin. Jason Dickinson also scored two goals and Connor Ingram made 25 saves for the Oilers, who gave up three goals in the second period to surrender a 2-0 lead. Podkolzin, Jake Walman and Leon Draisaitl notched two assists apiece.

Troy Terry had two goals and an assist, Leo Carlsson added a goal and an assist and Lukas Dostal made 30 saves for the Ducks in their first playoff game in eight years.

Stars 4, Wild 2

Wyatt Johnston scored two goals as Dallas bounced back with a win over visiting Minnesota in Game 2 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series.

Matt Duchene finished with a goal and an assist for Dallas, which evened the best-of-seven series at 1-1. The set will shift to Saint Paul, Minn., for the next two games, starting with Game 3 on Wednesday night.

Jason Robertson added a goal for the Stars.

Brock Faber scored both goals for Minnesota, on assists from Quinn Hughes. Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt allowed three goals on 31 shots.


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #NHL #roundup #Hurricanes #prevail #Sens">Deadspin | NHL roundup: Hurricanes prevail in second OT, go up 2-0 vs. Sens Apr 20, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) scores the game winner in the second overtime against the Ottawa Senators in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images Jordan Martinook made amends after an earlier overtime opportunity went awry by scoring with 6:07 remaining in the second OT, lifting the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Monday at Raleigh, N.C. Martinook scored coming down the slot to end the game and send the Hurricanes to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Logan Stankoven and Sebastian Aho scored the first two goals for Carolina. Frederik Andersen made 37 saves for the win. Drake Batherson and Dylan Cozens had Ottawa’s goals, with Jake Sanderson assisting on both tallies. Goalie Linus Ullmark seemed dialed in to steal a victory for Ottawa, making 43 saves. Flyers 3, Penguins 0 Dan Vladar made 27 saves and Garnet Hathaway had a goal and an assist as Philadelphia topped host Pittsburgh to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. After squeaking out a 3-2 victory in Game 1, the Flyers once again outplayed the favored Penguins. Rookie Porter Martone scored for the second straight game, and Luke Glendening added an empty-net goal. Vladar logged his first shutout since joining the Flyers last summer — and his first career blanking in the playoffs. Oilers 4, Ducks 3 Kasperi Kapanen netted his second goal of the game with 1:54 left in the third period and Edmonton recovered for a win against visiting Anaheim in Game 1 of a Western Conference first-round series. Kapanen scored with a one-timer from the slot off a feed from behind the Anaheim net by Vasily Podkolzin. Jason Dickinson also scored two goals and Connor Ingram made 25 saves for the Oilers, who gave up three goals in the second period to surrender a 2-0 lead. Podkolzin, Jake Walman and Leon Draisaitl notched two assists apiece. Troy Terry had two goals and an assist, Leo Carlsson added a goal and an assist and Lukas Dostal made 30 saves for the Ducks in their first playoff game in eight years. Stars 4, Wild 2 Wyatt Johnston scored two goals as Dallas bounced back with a win over visiting Minnesota in Game 2 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series. Matt Duchene finished with a goal and an assist for Dallas, which evened the best-of-seven series at 1-1. The set will shift to Saint Paul, Minn., for the next two games, starting with Game 3 on Wednesday night. Jason Robertson added a goal for the Stars. Brock Faber scored both goals for Minnesota, on assists from Quinn Hughes. Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt allowed three goals on 31 shots. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #NHL #roundup #Hurricanes #prevail #Sens

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