Vegas Golden Knights Mark Stone (61) is fired up after scoring a goal under the grasp of the Carolina Hurricane’s Jackson Blake (53) with goaltender Frederik Andersen (right) in goal at the Lenova Center in Raleigh during game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Thu Jun 4, 2026 (AP News photo)
NHL Stanley Cup Finals podcast Mary Lisa:
#1 The Carolina Hurricanes made a come back Thursday night tying up the series 1-1 with a 4-3 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
#2 The stage got set for Seth Jarvis to score the game winning goal in a power play sequence that got the Hurricane by the Knights.
#3 How suprised was this for Knights head coach John Torterella the plan almost worked but it’s hard to fool the Hurricane on their home ice.
#4 Talk about the coach’s challange about Frederick Anderson was pushed into the net during scrum which drew a delay of game penalty which Carolina scored which was the tying goal making it 3-3.
#5 The Knights and Hurricane bring game three to Vegas Saturday night will this be an advantage for the Knights who have home ice or do the Hurricane have momentum after their game 2 win.
San Francisco Giants Matt Chapman (center) jumps for joy after hitting a grand slam home run in the top of the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Fri Jun 5, 2026 (AP News photo)
San Francisco Giants podcast Lincoln Juarez:
#1 Lincoln if you like home runs this was your kind of game as the San Francisco Giants pounded out seven home runs against Chicago’s lovable losers the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon.
#2 The Giants Matt Chapman, Willy Adames and Casey Schmitt all had two home runs a piece. Have these guys broke out yet of their past struggles.
#3 Robbie Ray pitched five innings and held the five innings, two hits, five walks and four strikeouts and needless to say a large cushion to work with.
#4 Chapman besides his two home runs set a all time personal record for the most RBIs in a game with eight.
#5 Starting pitchers for Saturday at 11:20am PDT for San Francisco Landon Roupp (5-6 ERA 4.22) for Chicago Ben Brown (2-2 ERA 1.92) talk about how you see this match up.
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Guests are welcomed into spacious, contemporary rooms that blend clean design with subtle Japanese influences and intuitive, tech-enabled amenities. Throughout the hotel, a sense of tranquility is balanced with engaging, on-site experiences that elevate every stay.
At the top of the hotel, a glass-enclosed indoor pool offers a peaceful escape above the city an inviting space to unwind or, during the summer months, transform into a lively “dive-in” movie experience. Every Friday and Saturday night, families can enjoy classic kids’ films poolside, creating memorable moments in a truly unique setting.
Dining at Hotel Nikko is equally distinctive. ANZU Restaurant is home to San Francisco’s only Japanese breakfast buffet, offering an authentic and refined start to the day. In the evening,
Kanpai Sushi Lounge delivers an experiential dining atmosphere where craftsmanship and flavor meet in a sophisticated setting.
For entertainment, Feinstein’s at the Nikko brings world-class live music and cabaret performances directly to the hotel, offering an intimate and vibrant nightlife experience without ever leaving the property.
Located at 222 Mason Street near Union Square, Hotel Nikko places guests steps away from the city’s premier shopping, dining, and cultural attractions while offering a peaceful sanctuary to return to.
Sacramento A’s reliever Mason Barnett throws to the Houston Astros line up in the bottom of the fifth inning at Minute Maid Field in Houston on Fri Jun 5, 2026 (AP News photo)
By Mauricio Segura
The Sacramento Athletics have spent this season proving they can travel well, but the Houston Astros reminded them fast that a good road record does not protect anyone from a rough first inning. Sacramento fell behind early, wasted a bases-loaded chance in the second, and never climbed back in a 5-1 loss to the Astros.
Houston wasted little time making Jack Perkins work in his first start of the season. Jeremy Peña opened the bottom of the first with a single, Yordan Alvarez drew a walk, and after Christian Walker flew out, Isaac Paredes turned the inning into Houston’s game.
Paredes lifted a three-run homer to left-center, putting the Astros ahead 3-0 before the Athletics had much of a chance to settle in. Perkins recovered enough to strike out Jose Altuve and Cam Smith, but the damage had already landed.
The A’s had their best early chance in the second. Tyler Soderstrom drew a walk, Henry Bolte followed with an infield single, and Zack Gelof added another hit to load the bases with one out. It was the sort of inning that could have flipped the mood fast, especially with Soderstrom carrying a ten game hitting streak into the game and Bolte showing signs of life at the plate. But Peter Lambert escaped by striking out Jeff McNeil and Darell Hernaiz, leaving three Athletics stranded and keeping Houston’s lead at three.
Houston added more in the third. Alvarez singled, Walker drove him home with a triple to right, and Paredes added a sacrifice fly that scored Walker for a 5-0 Astros lead. Paredes finished with four RBIs, giving Houston the big swing and the extra nudge it needed. Walker also had a strong night, reaching base three times with the triple, a walk, and a run scored.
Perkins lasted four-plus innings and was charged with five runs. He did have moments where the ball looked better than the line score, including a perfect second inning with two strikeouts and a fourth where he worked around a Jake Meyers single.
Still, Houston made him pay for the traffic. Mason Barnett took over in the fifth and gave Sacramento useful relief, allowing no runs while striking out five across four innings. Barnett’s outing kept the game from getting out of hand and gave the Athletics bullpen a needed lift after a tough finish the day before.
Sacramento finally broke through in the sixth when Brent Rooker sent a solo homer to left, trimming the deficit to 5-1. It was Rooker’s ninth homer of the season and a needed swing for a hitter who had been searching for results. Soderstrom then drew another walk and Bolte doubled to center, putting two runners in scoring position with one out. Once again, the inning teased the A’s with a chance to make Houston sweat. Once again, the Astros escaped, this time with Enyel De Los Santos striking out Gelof before McNeil lined out to Jose Altuve.
Bolte was one of the better stories for Sacramento, finishing with three hits, including the sixth-inning double. His night matched the growth noted around his recent stretch, as the young outfielder continued to give the lineup energy near the bottom of the order.
Soderstrom did not record a hit, ending his hitting streak at ten games, but he reached twice on walks. Nick Kurtz also drew two walks, though Houston kept him from doing the kind of damage he has often done against the Astros.
The Athletics’ defense had one of the game’s brighter moments in the fifth. After Peña drew a walk, Shea Langeliers threw him out trying to steal second, with Jeff McNeil applying the tag. The call survived a Houston challenge, adding to Langeliers’ strong season controlling the running game.
That play briefly quieted an Astros inning and showed why Langeliers remains one of the more complete catchers in the American League, even on a night when his bat stayed quiet.
Houston’s bullpen handled the final four innings without allowing another run. Bryan King erased Kurtz’s leadoff walk in the eighth when Tyler Soderstrom grounded into a double play, and Josh Hader struck out the side in the ninth. For the Athletics, it was a game of missed turns: bases loaded in the second, two men in scoring position in the sixth, and too many strikeouts when the lineup needed contact.
Game 2 will give Sacramento a fresh arm and a good storyline, with Kade Morris making his Major League debut after going 5-3 with a 4.45 ERA and 49 strikeouts at Triple-A Las Vegas, while Houston counters with Tatsuya Imai (2-3, 5.52 ERA, 28 K); first pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. Pacific Saturday .
Costa Rican-born Mauricio Segura has been covering sports in the Bay Area since 2001 for a variety of magazines and newspapers, as well as his own publication, Golden Bay Times.
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
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San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama (1) walks off the court as time expires on the clock in game 2 against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Fri Jun 5, 2026 (AP News photo)
NBA Finals podcast David Zizmor:
#1 What were the key factors that allowed the New York Knicks to hold on for a one-point victory despite playing on the road?
#2 Which player had the biggest impact on the outcome, and what specific plays made the difference in the final minutes?
#3 Dave talk about the Knicks defense and how good of a plan that head coach Mike Brown had to have them prepared?
San Francisco Giants Matt Chapman (right) forearm bashes with the Giants batboy (left) after hitting one of his two home runs against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Fri Jun 5, 2026 (AP News photo)
By Barbara Mason
The San Francisco Giants (26-38) offense continues to roll hitting seven home runs to start their series with the Chicago Cubs (33-31). Matt Chapman had a grand slam in the fourth inning his fourth career slam. What looks like a miss-print is actually reality. Willy Adames had a home run in the first inning for two runs and in the fourth inning Casey Schmitt had a second two run home run.
Chapman and Adames would each have a second home run in the sixth inning. Jonah Cox and Schmitt wanted in on the fun and each of them hit a home run in the ninth inning. This offense continues to produce looking like one of the hottest teams in baseball right now winning this game by the score of 18-3.
Game recap: As expected there was a rain delay as this game attempted to get underway. Play finally got going after the brief interruption. As it turned out that delay was just postponing the pain that San Francisco was soon to inflict on Chicago in this game. Despite drizzle in the early innings, the Giants got a hot start in the first inning scoring two runs. The first home run of the game came from Adames with Luis Arraez putting a 2-0 score up on the board.
San Francisco starter Robbie Ray had a solid game. He allowed two walks in the first inning, a single in the second and two more walks in the third. He was kept the Cubs off of base, and off the scoreboard.
The fourth inning show-cased a missile off the bat of Chapman with the bases loaded. The second home run of the game was Chapman’s fourth career grand slam. They say three times a charm and it sure proved true for San Francisco.
Schmitt hit the third home run of the game with Drew Gilbert on base for an 8-0 lead. San Francisco had busted this game wide open. That hit knocked Chicago starting pitcher Edward Cabrera out of the game. He was relieved by Phil Maton.
San Francisco continued to extend their lead scoring a run in the fifth inning now leading 9-0. Chapman sacrificed and Adames scored. Wrigley Field had become strangely quiet with Cub fans taking to their cell phones looking for something of far more interest than what they were seeing on the field.
The sixth inning was another huge inning for San Francisco. Both Jonah Cox and Schmitt singled and a Rafael Devers double drove Cox home. Arraez sacrificed and drove in Schmitt for another Giants run giving San Francisco an 11-0 lead.
In this crazy marathon the Giants were hardly finished with this inning. Adames hit a two run home run followed by another Chapman three run home run and this game was all but done for Chicago with San Francisco leading 16-0. The Giants already had 17 hits in this game and the hits just kept on coming for San Francisco. It had been a seven run inning for the Giants in the sixth.
Ray finished the game going five innings. Ray was relieved by Carson Seymour.
Seymour got out of the sixth inning after allowing two hits and one run. The Cubs were finally on the board 16-1. Carson Kelly had singled Seiya Suzuki home for their first run of the game.
This game went into the top of the eighth inning. Cubs fans had started to exit the stadium hoping for a better outcome in Saturday’s game. Considering what Giant’s fans had suffered this season the Giants can certainly commiserate with them. It’s just a beautiful thing to be on the other side for a change. What a joy to see Chapman and Adames in the dugout; both of them laughing it up. Between the two of them they had four home runs and 12 RBIs so they had a lot to smile about.
Chicago’s offense had a better outcome in the bottom of the eighth. Suzuki hit a solo home run followed by a Pedro Ramirez single. Miguel Amaya doubled Ramirez home for their third run of the game.
San Francisco went into the ninth inning leading 16-3. Cox apparently wanted in on the fun hitting the team’s sixth home run. Not to be outdone, Schmitt followed the Cox home run up with one of his own (his second of the game) and San Francisco had an 18-3 lead. This was an all-time home run record for the Giants at Wrigley Field. The Giants were simply amazing finishing with 19 hits, 18 RBIs and seven home runs in one historic game.
Game notes: After an impressive series with the Brewers this week winning the last two games, the Giants went into a three-game series with the Cubs Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field. The offensive production at the plate for the Giants has been outstanding and Chapman teed off on the Cubs with two home runs and eight RBIs.
Giant starter Robbie Ray pitched five innings and allowed two hits and five walks four strikeouts. For the Cubs starter Edward Cabrera got lit up pitching 3.2 innings, allowing eight hits and eight runs on Friday.
The Giants had seven home runs Willy Adames and Casey Schmitt hit two home runs a piece. The six grand slams by the Giants in the last 20 days make the Giants the sixth big league team to accomplish that record in as many days.
The game was scheduled at 11:20am PDT that time was pushed back an hour due to a one hour rain delay.
Saturday’s game two of the three game series is another day game. A very early shower is predicted but it should be dry by first pitch and for the rest of the game. After getting demolished in game one the Cubs will be focused for game two.
Landen Roupp will take the mound for game two with a 5-6 win/loss record and a 4.22 ERA. The Cubs Ben Brown 2-2 will start for Chicago with 1 save and a 1.92 ERA. First pitch 11:20am PDT Saturday.
In the vibrant center of downtown San Francisco, Hotel Nikko offers a serene retreat defined by calm, understated luxury and the thoughtful precision of Japanese-inspired service. Each detail is designed to create a restorative experience where modern comfort and wellness come together effortlessly.
Guests are welcomed into spacious, contemporary rooms that blend clean design with subtle Japanese influences and intuitive, tech-enabled amenities. Throughout the hotel, a sense of tranquility is balanced with engaging, on-site experiences that elevate every stay.
At the top of the hotel, a glass-enclosed indoor pool offers a peaceful escape above the city an inviting space to unwind or, during the summer months, transform into a lively “dive-in” movie experience. Every Friday and Saturday night, families can enjoy classic kids’ films poolside, creating memorable moments in a truly unique setting.
Dining at Hotel Nikko is equally distinctive. ANZU Restaurant is home to San Francisco’s only Japanese breakfast buffet, offering an authentic and refined start to the day. In the evening,
Kanpai Sushi Lounge delivers an experiential dining atmosphere where craftsmanship and flavor meet in a sophisticated setting.
For entertainment, Feinstein’s at the Nikko brings world-class live music and cabaret performances directly to the hotel, offering an intimate and vibrant nightlife experience without ever leaving the property.
Located at 222 Mason Street near Union Square, Hotel Nikko places guests steps away from the city’s premier shopping, dining, and cultural attractions while offering a peaceful sanctuary to return to.
Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Torterella as seen here in the first period in game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Raleigh Carolina. The Knights would go onto lose in overtime to the Carolina Hurricane. (AP News photo)
NHL Stanley Cup podcast Len Shapiro:
#1 The Carolina Hurricanes got back by evening up the series 1-1 with a 4-3 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
#2 The stage got set for Seth Jarvis to score the game winning goal in a power play sequence that got the Hurricane by the Knights.
#3 How suprised was this for Knights head coach John Torterella the plan almost worked but it’s hard to fool the Hurricane on their home ice.
#4 Talk about the coach’s challange about Frederick Anderson was pushed into the net during scrum which drew a delay of game penalty which Carolina scored which was the tying goal making it 3-3.
#5 The Knights and Hurricane bring game three to Vegas will this be an advantage for the Knights who have home ice or do the Hurricane have momentum after their game 2 win.
Caption: Langaliers heading to the on deck circle Image By: The Golden Bay Times Graphics Dept
By Mauricio Segura
Shea Langeliers gave the Sacramento Athletics enough thunder to make a ballpark lean back in its seat, but the Chicago Cubs saved their cruelest work for the final inning and stole away with a 7-6 win Thursday. Sacramento had a five-run lead, a starter rolling, and a chance to finish a three-game sweep that would have been the club’s first ever against Chicago. Instead, the Green and Gold took the series but lost the finale in the kind of game that makes a manager stare at the grass shaking his head a little longer than usual.
For three innings, Shota Imanaga and J.T. Ginn traded zeros, with Ginn doing the better work under traffic. Pete Crow-Armstrong was hit by a pitch and stole second in the first, but Ginn struck out Michael Conforto, Alex Bregman, and Ian Happ to strand the threat. The Cubs got another baserunner in the second on Moisés Ballesteros’ single, but Pedro Ramírez hit into a double play started by Nick Kurtz, and the early trouble dissolved.
Sacramento finally broke through in the fourth when Langeliers launched a fly ball to right center. The play survived an umpire review, giving the A’s a 1-0 lead and giving Langeliers his first blast of the game. Ginn protected it with steady work, retiring the Cubs in order in the fourth and keeping Chicago scoreless through five. He had never faced the Cubs before this start, but he looked plenty comfortable, holding them to one run over six innings while striking out seven.
The sixth inning turned the game from tight to tilted. Alika Williams reached, and Henry Bolte drove him home with a double to center. After Nick Kurtz struck out, Langeliers sent another ball into center field and kept running. By the time the Cubs got the ball back under control, Bolte had scored and Langeliers had completed an inside-the-park homer. Just like that, the Athletics led 4-0, and Langeliers had produced three runs in two swings and a sprint.
Chicago answered when Crow-Armstrong homered to right in the bottom of the sixth, but Sacramento pushed back in the seventh with back-to-back solo shots. Tyler Soderstrom continued his hot stretch with a drive to left center, extending a run in which he had been reaching base almost daily. Jonah Heim followed with a homer to center, and the A’s suddenly had a 6-1 lead. The lineup had not been grinding out singles and waiting for gifts. It was taking big, violent cuts and cashing them in.
But the Cubs did not fade. Bregman doubled to start the bottom of the seventh, and Happ crushed a two-run homer to right against Scott Barlow, trimming the lead to 6-3. Mark Leiter Jr. steadied the eighth for Sacramento, retiring Dansby Swanson, Crow-Armstrong, and Conforto in order, giving the Athletics three outs to protect a three-run lead.
Those three outs turned into a mess. Michael Busch doubled. Happ doubled him home. Nico Hoerner singled, and Heim briefly gave Sacramento life by throwing out Hoerner trying to steal second. But Ballesteros followed with an infield single that scored Happ. Kevin Alcántara ran for Ballesteros, Seiya Suzuki singled, and Luis Medina entered with the game suddenly burning hot. Swanson singled to center, scoring Alcántara and moving Suzuki to third. After defensive indifference put Swanson at second, Crow-Armstrong finished it with a single to right, scoring Suzuki and sending Chicago to a 7-6 win.
The Athletics still left town with the series, but this one had teeth. Langeliers looked like an All-Star catcher swinging like a middle-of-the-order hammer, Bolte supplied a key double, Soderstrom stayed hot, and Heim added muscle of his own. Yet a five-run lead vanished, and that is the part Sacramento will carry into the next stop.
The road trip now shifts to Houston, where Jack Perkins (2-2, 5.46 ERA, 33 K) gets the ball for the Athletics against Peter Lambert (4-4, 3.77 ERA, 43 K), with first pitch set for 5:10 p.m. Pacific.
Costa Rican-born Mauricio Segura has been covering sports in the Bay Area since 2001 for a variety of magazines and newspapers, as well as his own publication, Golden Bay Times.
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
San Francisco Giant Casey Schmitt runs the bases after hitting a home run in the top of the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thu Jun 4, 2026 (AP News photo)
By Barbara Mason
The San Francisco Giants (25-38) had another huge game beating the Milwaukee Brewers (37-23) 12-9 Thursday. San Francisco finished the game with 20 hits. Every player in the lineup had a hit, some of them with multiple hits.
Again Jung Hoo Lee had the most hits with four and both Matt Chapman and Eldridge had three hits. The Giants have really turned things around offensively after struggling horribly at the plate not so long ago. They are on a roll.
San Francisco pitching staff had a bit of trouble in the latter innings giving up six runs. When you look back on this game, it was Haas’ grand slam that won this game.
Game recap: The Giants got hot early scoring three runs in the first inning. Casey Schmitt got the hitting going with a solo home run for a 1-0 lead. San Francisco would add a couple more. Luis Arraez singled and Eldridge singled him home pushing their lead to 2-0.
Lee continued his crazy hitting streak with a single and scored when Chapman doubled Lee home. What a terrific way to get this game going for San Francisco, a real confidence builder. Already behind the eight ball to start this game the Brewers had to keep pace. They were able to score one run in the opening inning. A William Contreras sacrifice brought Jackson Churio home as the Giants took the 3-1 lead into the third inning.
The Giants were just warming up scoring three more runs in the third inning. More from Lee doubling Willy Adames home for the first run in the third. Chapman singled Lee home and the third run came from a Schmitt sacrifice and base runner Eldridge scored. San Francisco had taken a 6-1 lead. Milwaukee scored a couple of runs in the third off a Jackson Churio 2-run homer. San Francisco took the 6-3 lead into the top of the seventh inning. The Giants were on a course that would be a challenge to deal with for Milwaukee.
The seventh inning was a lucrative inning for the Giants who continued to pound the ball scoring more runs. More home runs for San Francisco, this one a grand slam from Haase with Lee, Eldridge and Chapman on base pushing their lead out to 10-3.
The Giants put the finishing touches on the inning scoring two more runs taking a 12-3 lead. Drew Gilbert and Rafael Devers had each scored a run. The Brewers were running out of innings scoring a two run home run in the bottom of the seventh. Trailing 12-5 with two innings left in the game made it awfully rough on Milwaukee especially since the Giants showed no sign of slowing down.
The Brewers scored a solo homer in the eighth inning but were faced going into the ninth inning with a 12-6 deficit. With no outs, Milwaukee had the bases loaded. San Francisco walked a run in, and the bases remained loaded with no outs.
Wilkin Ramos was relieved by Caleb Kilian after allowing 3 runs. Kilian had inherited a really nasty situation. This final inning was anything but stress-free for the Giants. Kilian struck out Andrew Vaughn, one down and two to go.
Sal Frelick grounded into a fielder’s choice for the second out with Sanchez scoring. Milwaukee was not done. Rengifo singled Ortiz home but the Brewers fell a few runs short. The final was 12-9 and the Giants had tied the series.
San Francisco will no doubt take a look at the pitching effort. JT Brubaker allowed runs in the seventh inning, Tristan Beck allowed on run in the eighth and Wilkin Ramos allowed runs in the ninth. Caleb Kilian relieved Ramos finishing off the game. Collectively they allowed walks home runs and eleven hits.
This was just another amazing offensive game from Lee who continues to amaze since coming off of IR. The Lee, Eldridge and Chapman combo in the middle of the lineup is working beautifully. They have certainly showed signs of a huge offensive turnaround. hope the pitching core follows suit sooner rather than later.
Game notes: The Giants met up with the Brewers Thursday afternoon in this four game series. The Brewers won the first two games of this series.Thursday the Giants hung on for a 1-0 shutout win. One swing of the bat was the difference in that game.
Webb was absolutely amazing for the Giants Wednesday going seven innings. Thursday San Francisco will be looking to tie up the series. Houser who started for the Giants went 4.1 innings allowed five hits, two runs and struck out five. Crow went 2.1 innings allowed nine hits, six runs, two walks and two strikeouts.
It is now off to Chicago for a weekend series with the Cubs. Robbie Ray will take the mound for game one Friday night. Ray was a part of the blow-out win over the Colorado Rockies at the end of May. He has a 3-6 win/loss record and a 4.45 ERA. The Cubs will start Ben Brown with one save and is (2-2 ERA 1.92). First pitch for this game is a day game scheduled for 11:20 AM PDT.
In the vibrant center of downtown San Francisco, Hotel Nikko offers a serene retreat defined by calm, understated luxury and the thoughtful precision of Japanese-inspired service. Each detail is designed to create a restorative experience where modern comfort and wellness come together effortlessly.
Guests are welcomed into spacious, contemporary rooms that blend clean design with subtle Japanese influences and intuitive, tech-enabled amenities. Throughout the hotel, a sense of tranquility is balanced with engaging, on-site experiences that elevate every stay.
At the top of the hotel, a glass-enclosed indoor pool offers a peaceful escape above the city an inviting space to unwind or, during the summer months, transform into a lively “dive-in” movie experience. Every Friday and Saturday night, families can enjoy classic kids’ films poolside, creating memorable moments in a truly unique setting.
Dining at Hotel Nikko is equally distinctive. ANZU Restaurant is home to San Francisco’s only Japanese breakfast buffet, offering an authentic and refined start to the day. In the evening,
Kanpai Sushi Lounge delivers an experiential dining atmosphere where craftsmanship and flavor meet in a sophisticated setting.
For entertainment, Feinstein’s at the Nikko brings world-class live music and cabaret performances directly to the hotel, offering an intimate and vibrant nightlife experience without ever leaving the property.
Located at 222 Mason Street near Union Square, Hotel Nikko places guests steps away from the city’s premier shopping, dining, and cultural attractions while offering a peaceful sanctuary to return to.
Sacramento A’s pitcher Jefferey Springs pitched 3.2 innings allowing seven hits and four runs good enough to pick up his first win since April against the Chicago Cubs on Wed Jun 3, 2026 at Wrigley Field (AP News photo)
Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:
#1 How important was Jeffrey Springs’ start for the Athletics, given that he entered the game looking for his first win since April?
#2 Which team’s bullpen had the bigger impact on the outcome of the game, and what were the key moments that defined that performance?
#3 How did late-game contributions from players such as Nick Kurtz, Tyler Soderstrom, and Colby Thomas help the Athletics secure the victory?
#4 What challenges did Cubs starter Colin Rea face against the Athletics lineup, and how did his outing compare with his recent starts?
#5 After winning the first two games of the series in Chicago, what factors allowed the Athletics to clinch the series against a Cubs team that entered the matchup above .500?
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
Los Angeles Dodgers two way player Shohei Ohtani pitched and was the designated hitter in the leadoff spot against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wed Jun 3, 2026 (AP News photo)
Otherwordly creature in the Major Leagues; Ohtani pitches 6 shutout innings and goes 3-4 as DH
That’s Amaury News and Commentary
By Amaury Pi-González
Wednesday night, Ohtani lowered his ERA to 0.74 with six scoreless innings while reaching base five times to raise his batting average above .300 for the first time since Opening Day in a do-it-all performance in a 7-0 win over the D-backs, securing at least a split in the four-game series at Chase Field.
Otherworldly creature in the Major Leagues Shohei Ohtani played his first official Major League game on March 29, 2018, as the designated hitter and eighth batter for the Los Angeles Angels against the Oakland Athletics. I was there, as a matter of fact, I broadcast that game.
All of us have read about Ohtani, his greatness coming out of Japan, he was like Godzilla, the Monster many have seen in the old horror films. But nobody (including myself) figured out this man was destined for greatness since he first arrived in the “big show.” “He’s the best player that’s ever walked this earth,” catcher Will Smith said. “It’s fun to see him each and every day going out there and competing, giving us six scoreless innings, getting on base a bunch. You don’t do that all the time.”
Nobody covering baseball that is alive today, or fans for that matter, has seen such a thing wearing a major league uniform. Let’s have some fun and look at everything baseball. Babe Ruth, arguably the most famous and revered baseball player in history, stole 122 bases in a 22-year major league career.
Shohei Ohtani has stolen 177 bases to date, with many years left in his career. Last night, Ohtani lowered his ERA to 0.74 with six scoreless innings while reaching base five times to raise his batting average above .300 for the first time since Opening Day in a do-it-all performance in a 7-0 over the D-backs, securing at least a split in the four-game series at Chase Field.
I remember in baseball, Press Boxes around the country editorialized about whether this guy was for real or just a product of marketing and baseball propaganda. Shohei Ohtani’s contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers is a 10-year, $700 million deal. Uniquely, $680 million is deferred, with Ohtani making $2 million annually from 2024 to 2033 and $68 million annually from 2034 to 2043, giving the team major-league payroll flexibility.
Shohei Ohtani is indeed the face of the game. Everybody who follows baseball has to thank the Baseball Gods for what we are watching right now. This is not a movie; this is real life. In Japan, Shohei Ohtani is most famously referred to as “two-sword style”.
Originally a samurai term popularized by legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, the Japanese media uses it to describe his rare ability to dominate as both a pitcher and a hitter.I have spoken to Japanese writers, who speak English and a couple who speak Spanish, and they all tell me he is a “once in a lifetime talent”, and you can translate that to all the languages in the world.
Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.
LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874
From the second you step in the front door, the sounds of Latin America will gently seduce your ears and continue as you relax outdoors with your favorite cocktail enjoying the view. The wonderful flavors and aromas of our cuisine will not disappoint.
We use only the finest, freshest, local ingredients in every dish and every dish is prepared to order. Enjoy live mariachi music weekly and on special occasions, catch balet folklorico dance performances among other live entertainment. Come visit us and have a great time! Enjoy fast, friendly service, fantastic food & cocktails, music and allow us to share our beautiful Mexican heritage with you.
LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant at 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874.
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