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Aces Fight Through Overtime Beating Sky 98-90

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Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) is fired up after hitting a basket that tied up the game and forced overtime against the Chicago Sky at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas on Fri Jul 3, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Rich Perez

The Las Vegas Aces (15-5) got off to a great start in their matchup with the Chicago Sky (6-14) leading after one quarter 22-19. The Aces really cranked it up in the second quarter outscoring the Sky 27-18 and leading at the half 49-37.

While the Aces held the lead at the half, they were outscored in the third and fourth quarters, in fact, they tied up the game in the final seconds of the fourth quarter to go into overtime. It was a wild overtime but it was the Aces who broke through coming away with the win 98-90.

Despite A’Ja Wilson watching the game from the sidelines with a right ankle/leg injury her teammates held their own. WIlson had initially been listed as questionable but ruled out at game time.

This was her second consecutive missed game after sitting out the Commissioner’s Cup this week. Friday night the team had to rely on Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray to generate offense and they really came through as did Nalyssa Smith in a monumental way finishing with the game high of 29 points and 8 rebounds. She was terrific. Gray, Young and Jewell Loyd all turned in double digits in this game.

GAME RECAP

The Las Vegas Aces outscored the Chicago Sky in the first quarter of their matchup at T-Mobile Arena 22-19. They would be focused on extending that lead throughout the second quarter.

The Aces again outscored the Sky in the second quarter this time by a larger margin 27-18 taking a 49-37 lead into the locker room at the half. They would need more of the same in the second half, keeping the pressure on the Sky.

It got a bit shaky in the third quarter when the Sky answered back outscoring the Aces 27-21. Las Vegas was hanging onto a 70-64 lead going into the fourth quarter. The Sky was taking away the paint and limiting offensive chances for the Aces and they desperately needed to turn that around.

The fourth quarter was a challenging one for Las Vegas. The Sky not only tied up the game but took the lead with 3:47 left in the game 82-81. Chicago took as much as a three point lead in the final minutes of the game. The Aces were able to tie up this game in the final seconds of the fourth quarter at 86 but unable to take back the lead. This game went into overtime.

With 2.38 left in the overtime this game remained tied at 88. Jackie Young broke the tie stealing the ball and scoring. With 1:14 left on the clock the Aces had possession and the lead 92-88. This game was going down to the wire.

With 1:08 left in the game the Sky were trailing 92-90 as referees reviewed a collision between Natasha Cloud and Jackie Young that resulted in Young coming away with a bloody lip.

If the review went in the Aces favor, the Sky’s basket and the Vegas foul would be taken away. It did go in their favor and the Aces had a 92-88 lead, Chicago losing the two points. Chelsea Gray hit another basket with under a minute.

The Sky fell apart offensively in the final seconds running out of time. They had played a great second half of basketball just coming up short in the overtime. The final was 98-90 in favor of the Las Vegas Aces.

GAME NOTES

This was a fight right down to the final seconds. The turning point was the challenge by Las Vegas with 1:10 left on the clock that went in favor of the Aces. Las Vegas went on to finish the Sky who began to miss the shots they had been making in the second half. It was a real team effort with the Las Vegas starters really stepping up in the absence of A’Ja Wilson. A lot of credit has to go to the Sky who played tough to the end of this matchup.

The Aces will have the day off Saturday but will be back in action at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday taking on the seventh place Indiana Fever. With the win Friday night the Aces are now tied with the Lynx for first place. Tipoff for Sunday’s game is scheduled for 4:00 PM PDT.

San Francisco Blindsided by Rockies Losing 15-3

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Colorado Rockies Jake McCarthy is thrilled after hitting a grand slam home run against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the fifth inning at Coors Field in Denver on Fri Jul 3, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

This was a meeting of two struggling teams with similar records when the San Francisco Giants (36-51) took on the Colorado Rockies (36-53). With starter Logan Webb on the mound for the Giants Friday the game that ensued was a real shocker. Webb was absolutely blindsided. He didn’t know what hit him giving the Rockies a 7-1 lead after only three innings.

Webb had been pitching really well and so what went down was absolutely crazy. Webb finished the game allowing 11 hits, 7 runs, 2 walks, and 2 strikeouts. He left the game after three innings relieved by Matt Gage who had a pretty rough go as well. He allowed 4 hits and six runs. The Giants finished the game with only 8 hits, the Rockies 18. The final was a 15-3 slaughter.

GAME RECAP

Casey Schmitt singled in the first inning of the Giants matchup with the Colorado Rockies. Both of these teams are really struggling with similar records so the game is expected to be somewhat competitive.

The Schmitt single was all that San Francisco could generate but it was so very early in the game. With Webb on the mound for the Giants today expectations are high since he has been pitching really well lately.

Those expectations were crushed early. The first at bat, top of the order for the Rockies Jake McCarthy hit a solo home run to right and Colorado was off to the races. Mickey Moniak singled as did Hunter Goodman and TJ Rumfield and the bases were loaded. Webb walked Carrigg and the Rockies second run of the day scored. Freeman grounded into a double play and with only two outs, Goodman scored and the Rockies had a 3-0 lead.

Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Feltner was having a solid game through two innings. He had a three and out second inning and the Giants offense was struggling to start this game.

Webb was having an awful time only two innings into this game. He gave up a Kyle Karros single to start the second inning followed by a Ezequiel Tovar 2-run home run giving the Rockies a 5-0 lead. Webb gave up a couple more singles in the second inning but got out of the inning without further damage.

San Francisco got some offense in the top of the third inning and scored their first run of the game. Luis Arraez doubled followed by a Schmitt single that drove Arraez home. This game went into the bottom of the third with Colorado leading 5-1.

It was another disappointing inning for Webb giving up a Carrigg triple. He scored when Edouard Julien hit into a fielder’s choice extending their lead to 6-1. Webb gave up two more singles one to Ezequiel Tovar and a second to Jake McCarthy that drove Juien home and the Rockies took a 7-1 lead into the top of the fourth inning.

San Francisco got some offensive production to start the fourth inning. Jung Hoo Lee hit a bunt single advancing to second base on a throwing error by pitcher Feltner. Bryce Eldridge singled Lee home for their second run of the day.

There was a pitching change for San Francisco with Matt Gage relieving Webb. Webb had a horrendous day allowing 11 hits, 7 runs, 2 walks and only 2 strikeouts. Gage had a three and out bottom of the fourth. Colorado still had a significant lead going into the top of the fifth.

Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner had yet another solid inning going three and out. Colorado had more in store for the Giants. The bottom of the fifth started with a Edouard Julien walk followed by a Kyle Karros single, another single from Ezequiel Tovar and once again the bases were loaded.

McCarthy cleared the bases hitting his eighth home run, this one a grand slam and the Rockies had taken an 11-2 lead. With one out Colorado had more for San Francisco. Hunter Goodman doubled, followed by a TJ Rumfield walk and a Carrigg triple.

Both Goodman and Rumfield scored and the Colorado lead was 13-2. Tylser Freeman singled Carrigg home and the score going into the sixth was 14-2. The Rockies were just plain hitting lights out and the Giants were unable to do much about it.

The Giants Rafael Devers hit a home run in the top of the sixth inning his 15th of the season but with the score 14-3, single runs in an inning were merely a dribble. San Francisco made a pitching change mid-way through the fifth with Ryan Walker relieving Gage and he remained in the game going into the bottom of the sixth. Gage pitched 1 1/3 innings allowing 4 hits, 6 runs, 2 walks with a single strikeout. Walker had a solid bottom of the sixth inning going three and out.

It was a quick top of the seventh inning for Colorado. There was a pitching change for the Rockies in the inning with Gabriel Hughes relieving Feltner who had done a terrific job. He pitched six innings and had allowed 6 hits, 3 runs, 2 walks with 9 strikeouts. Despite a fielding error by Karros in the inning the score remained 14-3. San Francisco took care of the Rockies in the bottom of the seventh.

The Rockies would add one more run in the bottom of the eighth inning for a final score of 15-3. Ezequiel Tovar sacrificed Kyle Karros home. Colorado had scored in five of the eight innings played three of them with multiple runs and a grand slam.

GAME NOTES

It was an outstanding start for Feltner who pitched through six innings. It was the exteme opposite for Webb. He was coming off an outstanding June in which he was named National League Pitcher of the month but he was hit hard early in this game. He only lasted three innings giving up 11 hits, 7 runs, 2 walks with 2 strikeouts.

It was equally tough for San Francisco reliever Gage who allowed 4 hits, 6 runs, 2 walks and only 1 strikeout in 1 1/3 innings. When the dust had settled San Francisco pitching had collectively allowed 18 hits, 15 runs, 6 walks and only 4 strikeouts.

It was not a great day on the mound for the Giants. The Rockies leadoff batter McCarthy had a terrific game with a couple of homeruns (grand slam), 4 hits, and 6 RBIs. The Giants Rafael Devers had a couple of hits which included his 15th home run of the season and Schmitt also had a couple of hits. Other than that the San Francisco offense was pretty stagnant.

Saturday the Giants will get another crack at Colorado. Robbie Ray will start for San Francisco in game two. He will attempt to cool off the red-hot Rockies and tie up this series.

Ray comes into this game with a 7-6 win/loss record and a 3.39 ERA. Colorado will send Tomoyuki Sugano to the mound. He has a 8-4 win/loss record and a 4,80 ERA. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 5:10 PM.

NBA podcast Michael Roberson: Where would LeBron consider taking his talents next?

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LeBron James prepares to shoot during the first half of Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, May 7, in Oklahoma City. James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons.Nate Billings/AP

NBA podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 LeBron James who is looking for greener pastures after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers was given a warm farewell by Lakers governor Jeanie Buss. Where will LeBron go he was rumored that he could go to Golden State.

#2 For years Anthony Davis (who is now a Washington Wizard) and LeBron were asking ownership at the Lakers to bring in a center. So as soon as LeBron left the Lakers the Lakers signed Walker Kessler for four years $130 million which works out to be $32.5 million a season. To get Kessler the Lakers had to trade their 2031 and 2033 unprotected first round picks. Also pick swaps for 2028 and 2030 to the Utah Jazz.

#3 The Philadelphia 76ers just couldn’t wait after getting superstar Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics the Sixers are now making a pitch for LeBron. How do you see LeBron being a factor with the Sixers if that were to happen?

#4 LeBron is 41 years old and some would say at the twilight of his career. Do you see LeBron going back to the Cleveland Cavaliers and ending his career

#5 Did the Warriors Draymond Green opt out of his $27 million contract so he make cap room in the event that LeBron wanted to come to Golden State as the Warriors is the most likely place that Green will retire so he’s not exploring free agency to join another team.

Michael Roberson is an NBA analyst at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson: A’s open 3 game series with Marlins Friday at Sutter Health

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Sacramento A’s starter Jack Perkins will face the Miami Marlins on Fri Jul 3, 2026 at Sutter Health Park in the opening of a three game series (AP file photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 Great game for A’s catcher Shea Langeliers 2-5 with a run scored in helping the offense pile on Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Charlie Barnes in the 7-1 win.

#2 Big night on Wednesday for Jonah Heim who went 2-3 with a home run, two hits, and two RBIs.

#3 Joshua Kuroda Grauer went 2-4 with a run scored and two hits and played the hot corner for the A’s Wednesday do you see JKG getting more looks at third base and hitting in the five hole?

#4 A’s pitcher JT Ginn had all his pitches working for him on Wednesday night six innings and allowed just one hit. He had Dodgers two way player Shohei Ohtani under control going 0-5.

#5 Starting pitchers for the Miami Marlins series starting Friday night for the Marlins RHP Tyler Phillips (1-3 ERA 3.02) for Sacramento RHP Jack Perkins (2-3 ERA 6.00) first pitch 6:40pm PDT.

Jeremiah Salmonson does the A’s podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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World Cup at Santa Clara Stadium: USA advances to round 16 with 2-0 shutout over Bosnia Herzegovina

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By William Espy

United States’ Folarin Balogun (20) scores their first goal against Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj (1) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

By William Espy

USA’s Folariin Balogun scores in the 45th minute and Mark Tillman 82nd as USA advances to the 16th round defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina National Team on Thu Jul 1, 2026.

The United States Men’s National Team were back in the Bay Area on Wednesday, as they played the Bosnia and Herzegovina National Team in Santa Clara in a Round of 32 matchup.

Folarin Balogun nearly gave the United States an early lead, but the goal was called offside by the narrowest of margins. He wouldn’t be denied for long though, as right before the halftime break, Balogun scored, and this time the goal was reflected on the scoreboard.

As a result, the Americans carried a 1-0 lead into halftime.

Things certainly wouldn’t be easy for the United States in the second half though, as their goalscorer Balogun was shown a controversial red card for accidentally stepping on an opponent’s ankle in the 64th minute. Due to the red card, the Americans would be down a player for the final 26 minutes of the night.

Despite momentum being heavily in Bosnia’s favor for the majority of the remaining game, Malik Tillman scored a beautiful goal off of a free kick to give the United States a 2-0 lead in the 82nd minute.

The Americans held on to secure their victory, their first win in the knockout round since 2002. The United States will be back in action on Monday when they face off against Belgium in Seattle.

Giants Win First Game Over Diamondbacks This Season 6-4

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San Francisco Giants starter Trevor McDonald allowed only one hit over six innings pitched against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix on Wed Jul 8, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The first four innings of this game was a good old fashion pitchers duel until the San Francisco Giants broke through scoring three runs in the top of the fifth inning. Both starting pitchers Trevor McDonald for the Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen were terrific through the fourth inning.

The Giants broke through in the fifth inning with a couple of home runs one from Heliot Ramos and a second off the bat of Victor Bericoto. In the very next inning San Francisco scored three more runs taking a 6-0 lead into the top of the eighth inning. The Giants had finally beaten the Arizona Diamondbacks this season despite a very shaky eighth inning that saw the Diamondbacks score four runs. The final was 6-4 in favor of San Francisco.

GAME RECAP

The first four innings of this game was a pitchers duel with the Giants Trevor McDonald and Arizona’s Zac Gallen putting on quite a show. McDonald gave up one single through the four innings and Gallen also gave up one hit. They were both terrific until it came to the fifth inning.

San Francisco turned the entire game around in the top of the fifth inning. Heliot Ramos got the Giants on the scoreboard with a home run to center taking a 1-0 lead. This was his sixth home run this season. Victor Bericoto came to the plate and hit a 2-run home run his fourth of the season and San Francisco had taken a 3-0 lead.

The Giants would double their lead in the top of the sixth inning scoring three more runs. Heliot Ramos tripled Rafael Devers home for the first run of the inning. Jung Hoo Lee singled Ramos home for the second run and they capped the inning off with a Drew Cavanaugh single that drove Lee home. It had been another tremendous inning for San Francisco now leading 6-0.

The Giants had kept the Diamondbacks off the scoreboard through seven innings but that all came to an end in the bottom of the eighth inning. It was a very sloppy inning for San Francisco.

Arizona cut the Giants lead significantly starting with a Pavin Smith single that drove Nolan Arenado home for the first run. Ketel Marte doubled and TommyTroy scored on a throwing error by shortstop Christian Koss followed by another run scored by Smith cutting the Giants lead in half.

Arizona would score a fourth run with Marte scoring on a Corbin Carroll ground out. Koss would have a second error in the inning. It had been a tough one for relief pitchers Ryan Walker and Dylan Smith giving up four runs in the inning. Arizona had new life now only trailing by two runs 6-4

Going into the bottom of the ninth inning the Diamondbacks were now three outs away from losing this game. Despite a forgettable eighth inning San Francisco held on to beat the Diamondbacks 6-4 a winner over Arizona for the first time this year.

GAME NOTES

This had been a much better start for the San Francisco Giants (36-50). In the first two games of this series Arizona (43-43) had scored early never allowing the Giants to take the lead until Wednesday night. The Giants had 11 hits in the game, the Diamondbacks seven.

The two home runs in the fifth inning off the bats of Heliot Ramos and Drew Bericoto turned this game around. San Francisco added three more runs in the sixth inning but they let the Diamondbacks back in the game in the bottom of the eighth inning giving up hits along with some ugly errors by shortstop Christian Koss. San Francisco was able to hang on to beat Arizona for the first time this season 6-4 avoiding the sweep.

San Francisco starting pitcher Tyler McDonald had a terrific game. He pitched six innings allowing only one hit with five strikeouts. He was spectacular. Arizona starter Zac Gallen also had a nice start through four innings before it all went south in the fifth inning.

San Francisco will now head to Colorado for their next series with the Rockies that gets underway this Friday. Probable on the mound for the Giants will be Logan Webb. He has a 5-5 win/loss record and a 3.09 ERA. The Rockies are right now undecided as to who will take the mound on Friday night. First pitch for this game is scheduled for 5:10 PM.

Barbara Mason is a San Francisco Giants road reporter for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento A’s podcast Bridget Mulcahy: A’s touchup Dodgers Barnes for 12 hits and 7 runs in 7-1 win

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Sacramento A’s starter JT Ginn pitched six innings allowing just a run and had command over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Wed Jul 1, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Bridget Mulchay:

#1 How important was J.T. Ginn’s six-inning, one-run outing in helping the Athletics avoid a series sweep by the Dodgers?

#2 Did Jonah Heim’s home run and two RBIs provide the offensive spark that changed the momentum of the game?

#3 How much did Shea Langeliers’ power at the plate contribute to the Athletics’ 7-1 victory?

#4 Were Colby Thomas and Henry Bolte the difference-makers in the middle of the lineup with their timely RBI hits?

#5 Did Alika Williams’ eighth-inning home run and defensive play at shortstop help seal the win for Sacramento? The Athletics finished with 12 hits and three home runs in the victory.

Bridget Mulcahy is a Sacramento A’s podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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 Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro: Sharks have improved their post season chances with drafts; With Trades picking up Darrell Nurse

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Former Edmonton Oiler Darnell Nurse joins the San Jose Sharks after exploring the free agency market and got picked up right away by San Jose. Nurse said he was impressed by what he saw when he played against the Sharks Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith during the 26-27 regular season. (AP file photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 The San Jose Sharks traded for Edmonton Oilers star Darnell Nurse to expand the Sharks strength and Len general manager Mike Grier also finalized some more trades.

#2 Free agent signing Jacob Trouba for a four year deal, Trouba formerly played for the Anheim Ducks. Mason Marchment whose father played for the Sharks. Earlier the Sharks signed Michael Kesslering from the Buffalo Sabres. The Sharks signed a goaltender Eric Comrie from the Winnipeg Jets.

Ivar Stenberg – 2nd overall Forward from Sweden. A highly skilled offensive player known for his skating, playmaking, and scoring ability.

Keaton Verhoeff – 9th overall Right-shot defenseman from Canada. Considered one of the top defensive prospects in the draft, with size, mobility, and strong two-way play. Ryan Lin – 21st overall Defenseman from Canada. The Sharks traded up to select him after he slid down the draft board. He’s known for his puck-moving ability and offensive upside from the blue line. Both going back college in the States.

Len Shapiro is an NHL analyst at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: From My Notebook–Baseball Broadcasters and Longevity

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From My Notebook: Baseball Broadcasters and Longevity

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

Some people believe that if you do something you enjoy, you will live longer. Such is the case for baseball announcers’ longevity. Also, the phrase “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” is famous and emphasizes career happiness, but its exact origin is unknown.

It is frequently attributed to the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius. Some of the announcers I have met and know are in this category. My mentor and fellow Cuban colleague Rafael “Felo” Ramírez, the first-ever Spanish-language radio broadcaster for the Florida/Miami Marlins, called games as a very young man in Cuba and later in the US for the Marlins.

He was their first Spanish announcer in Miami, and for 25 years plus in total between Cuba and the US, Felo called 72 years’ worth of games. I used to listen to him on the radio when I was a young kid in Havana during the old Cuban professional Winter League.

In 1998, I called postseason games for the LBC (Latino Broadcast Corporation) out of Miami, associated with CARACOL for the US and Latin America; it was a thrill to work with my broadcast idol. An unforgettable memory for me: funny, witty, and a pro who knew baseball like the palm of his hand.

Every time we ran into each other across the seasons, we spoke at length about the game; he was “el mejor”. Jaime Jarrín, who is 91 years young and retired, called the Dodgers in Spanish for 64 years. An old friend and colleague, I also had the pleasure of calling games with him for the postseason for the US and Latin America for those same networks I previously mentioned, which covered the US and Latin America in the 1990s.

René Cárdenas, who passed this May at the age of 90, was the first ever to call games in Spanish in the United States with Houston, then with the Dodgers. I worked with him for one game when he came to Candlestick Park with the Dodgers.

His roadcast partner, Jaime Jarrín, could not travel to San Francisco with René due to a family emergency, so I filled in for Jaime and worked with René. Only once, because of the circumstances, but nonetheless memorable. I stayed in touch with René for years. In 2025, the fourth year, he was nominated for the Ford C. Frick Award; we talked by phone (he lived in Florida) and told him that Cooperstown cannot forget him as the pioneer of baseball in Spanish; he was the nationwide pioneer.

He died soon after; Cooperstown never called. When René Cárdenas started doing baseball in Spanish, the Hispanic population of the United States was 4 to 5 million; today there are 68 million Hispanics in this country. In the world, only Máxico has a larger Hispanic population than the US.

The Undisputed King of all longevity and perfection behind a baseball microphone is the one and only Vin Scully. Vin Scully called baseball games for an incredible 67 years, the longest tenure of any broadcaster with a single professional sports team in history, the Brooklyn and then LA Dodgers. He also called 28 World Series for the country.

Nobody could tell a story without interrupting the action like Mr. Scully, a classic performer. Some of the other legendary announcers throughout history include Harry Caray, Jack Buck, Mel Allen, and Ernie Harwell; baseball on the radio was king.

They all share the love and passion for the game, like yours truly. I even did some game recreations back in the 70s, and the guys I mentioned were already describing the game they love on the radio. I have broadcast baseball for 47 years, but I never lost my passion for the game.

An old friend of mine, who was a doctor, once told me, “I will pay to do what you do.” As you can see, age is not a limit for a broadcaster in baseball. Unlike other sports, baseball is the most literate. The largest library in the world is the Library of Congress, located in Washington, D.C. “It houses over 170 million items across approximately 838 miles of bookshelves and houses the world’s largest baseball collection, making baseball the most heavily represented sport in the world.

There are more books written on baseball than any other sport. Doing baseball broadcasts/play-by-play on the radio is one of the professions you could do when you are 70 and even older. As long as you can see, walk, read, and speak, and have the baseball knowledge to call the game as it happens and entertain your audience, you come to the park early to “take it all in,” because in the end, the majority of us truly love the game.

Quote: “Get out the rye bread and mustard, grandma, it’s grand salami time”- Home run call by Seattle Mariners’ announcer, Dave Niehaus. Happy 250th Anniversary to the United States this 4th of July; not many countries can claim that!

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.

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Diamondbacks Dominate In Game Two Beating Giants 8-2

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San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman bare hands a bouncing ball this would be his last play before leaving the game with abdominal pain against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Center in Phoenix on Tue Jun 30, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Once again, the Arizona Diamondbacks (43-42) got a jump on the San Francisco Giants (35-50) taking an early first inning lead. Monday night it was 1-0 after Ketel Marte hit a solo homer and Tuesday night another home run for Arizona in the opening inning but this one embellished with two runners on base.

The Diamondbacks Lourdes Gurriel Jr. homered with Geraldo Perdomo and Gabriel Moreno on base taking a quick 3-0 lead. Arizona was not finished scoring three more runs in the third inning putting the Giants behind the eight ball trailing by the score of 6-0. When the dust had settled the Diamondbacks had won game two 8-2.

GAME RECAP

The Arizona Diamondbacks had much the same start as they did in Monday’s game one. In fact they bettered their first inning start in Monday’s game with yet another home run, this one a three run shot taking a 3-0 lead. This was not the start that San Francisco was looking for.

The Giants went three and out in the second inning and despite a triple from Luis Arraez in the third inning San Francisco was still looking for their first run of the game. The Giants wanted to keep the Diamondbacks from doing any further damage that would make a comeback even more overwhelming. It didn’t go the Giants way and in the bottom of the third Arizona put three more runs up on the scoreboard taking a 6-0 lead.

San Francisco starting pitcher Landen Roupp had a rough inning giving up three singles and two walks. After almost three inning there was a pitching change for the Giants. Adrian Houser came in to relieve Roupp. In a very tough outing Roupp went 2 2/3 innings allowing five hits, six earned runs, six walks with four strikeouts. Houser got San Francisco out of the third inning.

There was not much offense for either team in the fourth and fifth innings. It was getter much later in the game with the Giants still trailing 6-0. San Francisco desperately needed to break through and get up on the scoreboard.

The first run of the game for the Giants came in the top of the sixth off the bat of Luis Arraez. They had a long way to go and not a lot of time to do it but they were finally on the scoreboard 6-1.

Not to be outdone, the Diamondbacks scored another run in the bottom of the sixth. Ketel Marte had his second home run of the series scoring his first in the first inning of yesterday’s game. Trailing 7-1 San Francisco would need a huge comeback and only three innings left to do it in.

The Diamondbacks allowed a Rafael Devers solo home run in the top of the seventh but still led 7-2. Time was running out for San Francisco. Their offense remained stagnant with only four hits through seven innings while the Diamondbacks had eight and would finish with ten hits.

San Francisco went three and out in the top of the eighth inning. Arizona would finish off the game with yet another run in the bottom of the eighth. San Francisco was now down to their final three outs. There would be no rally in the top of the ninth for the Giants losing the second game of the series. Wednesday the Giants would be playing to avoid a sweep.

GAME NOTES

This was a frustrating loss for San Francisco. They could not generate much offense the entire evening. They lost Matt Chapman in the sixth inning who exited the game with an abdominal strain.

There was not much that went right for San Francisco in game two. It was an awful game for Giants starting pitcher Landen Roupp. He could not find the strike zone lasting only 2 2/3 innings allowing six earned runs while issuing six walks.

When you give a lineup that many free baserunners it’s tough to recover. The Diamondbacks took full advantage of every San Francisco mistake. They were patient at the plate forcing Roupp into deep counts following that with timely hits.

The three run home run to start the game by Lourdes Gurriel Jr. gave the Diamondbacks all the confidence they would need. Ketel Marte also remained red hot hitting his fourth home run in the past four games. The Diamondbacks have had San Francisco’s number all season executing better in every phase, pitching, timely hitting and taking advantage of Giants mistakes.

Wednesday’s game three will get underway with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM. San Francisco will be playing to avoid a sweep. The Giants have already lost eight games to the Diamondbacks without a single win this season.

Trevor McDonald will start for the Giants looking to win their first game against Arizona this season. He has a 2-6 win/loss record and a 4.94 ERA. The Diamondbacks will start Zac Gallen. He comes into this game with a 3-7 win/loss record and a 6.15 ERA .