Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.
MLB roundup: Twins hit two more HRs, win sixth straight
Max Kepler and Eddie Rosario each hit three-run home runs, and Jake Odorizzi allowed one hit over 5 1/3 innings to lead the Minnesota Twins to their sixth straight victory, a 7-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. Odorizzi (7-2) walked one and struck out nine, including the last four batters he faced, to pick up his seventh win in his past eight starts. It also marked the fifth time in his past six starts that he didn't allow a run.
Law goes crackers for first LPGA win
On course for her maiden LPGA Tour victory on Sunday, Bronte Law's final round at the Pure Silk Championship started to go pear-shaped at the turn as searing heat sapped her strength and her swing started to fail her. Thankfully, crackers saved the day.
MLB notebook: Pirates calling up top pitching prospect
The Pittsburgh Pirates will call up right-handed prospect Mitch Keller ahead of their doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Keller, the Pirates' top pitching prospect, has gone 5-0 with a 3.45 ERA over nine starts for Triple-A Indianapolis this season and was scheduled to start for that club in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday. Keller, 23, will start the second game in Cincinnati, the Pirates announced in a tweet on Sunday.
Soccer: U.S. beats Mexico 3-0 in women's World Cup warm-up
The U.S. wrapped up their preparations for the women’s World Cup on Sunday with a 3-0 win over Mexico on a sweltering day in New Jersey. The U.S., who will go to France undefeated since January, struggled for much of the game against a resolute Mexican side but scored two late goals to put a more convincing sheen on the scoreline.
Pagenaud holds off Rossi to win Indianapolis 500
Simon Pagenaud steered clear of trouble on the track and in the pits, then out-dueled Alexander Rossi in a final lap shootout to win the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday and give team owner Roger Penske a second consecutive victory in the "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." The win might have saved the charismatic Frenchman's job with rumors circulating up and down pit lane that Pagenaud's seat with powerhouse Team Penske was in jeopardy.
Nadal begins quest for 12th Roland Garros title
Defending champion Rafa Nadal begins his French Open campaign on Monday, seeking his 12th title and 18th Grand Slam while looking to dismiss any doubts about his form after three consecutive semi-final exits in the run-up to Roland Garros. Three different players ousted the Spaniard in clay court tournaments in Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Madrid before he roared back to his best to beat world number one Novak Djokovic in the final in Rome.
Cavs owner Gilbert hospitalized with stroke-like symptoms
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert was hospitalized early Sunday morning in Detroit after he experienced stroke-like symptoms. Quicken Loans, the company Gilbert founded, announced the news in a statement late Sunday, saying Gilbert "received immediate medical attention and is currently recovering comfortably."
Ice Hockey: Finland stuns Canada 3-1 to win third world title
Finland completed a fairytale world championship after they came from behind to beat favorites Canada 3-1 and clinch their third gold medal in an absorbing final on Sunday. The Finns, who beat the Canadians by the same score in their opening group-stage match, were underdogs in all three knockout stage games but they defied the odds to shock 2018 champions Sweden, Russia and Canada en route to the title.
Federer graces new-look Roland Garros with stylish opening win
Roger Federer made a stylish comeback to the French Open after a three-year hiatus as the revamped, widely-acclaimed Roland Garros burst into life on Sunday. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, back on the Paris clay 10 years after his only title here, swept aside Italian Lorenzo Sonego 6-2 6-4 6-4 in a graceful performance on an expanded court Philippe Chatrier.
Legendary Packers QB Starr dies at 85
Iconic former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr died on Sunday in Birmingham, Ala. Starr, who was 85, suffered a major stroke in 2014 and his health had been failing in the years since.
