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Watch: Phillies beat Red Sox on walk-off catcher's interference call
July 22 (UPI) -- Edmundo Sosa triggered one of the oddest endings of the MLB season, with his bat hitting Carlos Narvaez's mitt, resulting in a walk-off catcher's interference call to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the Boston Red Sox. The awkward sequence occurred in the bottom of the 10th inning Monday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Sosa went 1 for 1 with an RBI in the 3-2 triumph. "There's two things, this year, that I've never seen before in 40 years," Phillies manager Rob Thomson told reporters. "One is a walk-off inside-the-park home run, and [the other is] a walk-off catcher's interference." Outfielder Jarren Duran hit a 365-foot home run off Zack Wheeler in the first at-bat of the night to give the Red Sox an early edge. Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos tied the score with an RBI single in the fourth. Catcher J.T. Realmuto followed with another RBI single in the next exchange with Red Sox starter Walker Buehler for the Phillies' first lead. The Phillies held that advantage until Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story plated third baseman Alex Bregman with an RBI single in the top of the sixth. Neither team scored for the next three innings, resulting in extra innings. Phillies relief pitcher Max Lazar retired the Red Sox in order in the top of the 10th. Red Sox pitcher Jordan Hicks walked third baseman Otto Kemp to start the bottom of the final inning. He then issued an intentional walk to left fielder Max Kepler, loading the bases. Hicks quickly earned an 0-2 lead on Sosa in the next exchange. He missed the strike zone with a 100.4-mph sinker, his third offering. Sosa fouled off the next pitch. Hicks ended the exchange by tossing in an 86.6-mph slider to the Phillies infielder. Sosa threw his bat into the zone in a check swing attempt, but his bat hit Narvaez's glove as it came forward. Home plate umpire Quinn Wolcott initially called the pitch a ball because he did not see Sosa's bat hit the mitt. Sosa spoke to Wolcott and signaled for a replay review. Wolcott then reversed the call, bringing outfielder Brandon Marsh in from third base for the game-winning run. "To be honest, this feels exactly like a home run," Sosa said. Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper went 2 for 4 with double and a run scored. Kepler also reached base twice with a single and a walk for the Phillies. Wheeler allowed seven hits and two runs, while tossing 10 strikeouts, over six innings. Lazar and fellow Phillies relief pitchers Tanner Banks, Orion Kerkering and Matt Strahm combined to allow just one hit and no runs over the final four innings. Story went 2 for 4 with an RBI in the loss. Buehler allowed six hits and two runs, including one earned, over seven innings. Hicks, who did not allow a hit, but issued two walks, dropped to 1-6 this season. "Everything went so quick," Narvaez said of his catcher's interference. "It's really tough that happened in that moment. That cost us the game. ... But it happened and I take accountability for it." With their victory, the Phillies improved to 57-43 and took a half-game lead on the New York Mets for first place in the National League East. The Red Sox (54-48), who lost three of their last four games, sit in third place in the American League East, six games behind the division-leading Toronto Blue Jays (59-41). The Phillies will host the Red Sox in the second game of the series at 6:45 p.m. EDT Tuesday in Philadelphia.
NBC Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER WINS THE 153RD OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP AT ROYAL PORTRUSH ON NBC AND PEACOCK
'I can't help but think that we are on an inevitable march towards one of the greatest careers in the history of golf.' – Brandel Chamblee on Scottie Scheffler (-17, Champion) 'You heard his father say, 'I have no words.' We're kind of in the same boat.' – Dan Hicks on Scheffler's win 'You walk around Portrush and nearly every storefront has a memento or picture of Rory. Those are just small examples of the impact Rory has had on this country.' – Hicks on Rory McIlroy (-10, T-7th) playing in his home country of Northern Ireland STAMFORD, Conn. – July 20, 2025 – Scottie Scheffler won the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on NBC and Peacock, defeating Harris English by four strokes, marking his first career Open title and the third of four majors (The Open, The Masters, The PGA Championship) in pursuit of a career Grand Slam. Coverage was capped by Golf Central Live From the Open studio coverage on GOLF Channel. 153rd Open Championship – Final Leaderboard ON SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER (-17, Champion) Brandel Chamblee on Scheffler winning The Open: 'What he's doing is so dominant and so clinical. It's different than Rory McIlroy, it's different than Brooks Koepka, it's different than Jordan Spieth, and I can't help but think that we are on an inevitable march towards one of the greatest careers in the history of golf.' Paul McGinley: 'I look everywhere and I try to find some kind of a weakness, somewhere where he can get derailed, and I just can't find it. He might even prove to have more longevity than Tiger Woods.' Dan Hicks: 'Scottie Scheffler has his Open Championship and a third leg of golf's Grand Slam! You heard his father say, 'I have no words.' We're kind of in the same boat.' Kevin Kisner on Scheffler's greatness: 'There are a number of reasons we watch sports. It's obviously for the drama and the competition, but also to observe and admire greatness. We've done it for so many years with Tiger and this week we're doing it with Scottie. We've been watching him for three years and somehow still think he's underrated.' Hicks following 15-foot par save on No. 7: 'It's reached the silly level.' Hicks on Scheffler's fist pump following 16-foot par save on No. 6: 'You know what that reminded me of? Tiger Woods at the 2000 U.S. Open at No. 16, when he avoided that bogey, he gave the fist pump and he was lapping the was like, 'I don't care how many I win by, but I'm not going to make a bogey.' Hicks on Scheffler's play under pressure: 'He's like Tiger. He can hit any shot in the situation when there's the most pressure.' McGinley following Scheffler's birdie on No. 5: 'How about the muted applause? That was pretty quiet for the leader, wasn't it?' Mike Tirico on Scheffler's birdie on No. 8 following double-bogey on No. 7: 'It looks like we are back to regularly-scheduled programming after that blip there for about 20 minutes.' McGinley on Scheffler's mental fortitude: 'There's nobody better on the PGA Tour at bouncing back from mistakes. That just shows his mental strength. The ability to recover from mistakes is a big part of this game and that's a glimpse into the soul of a golfer.' Terry Gannon: 'I think they've just gotten used to seeing it.' Brad Faxon: 'This must be what it felt like for Jack Nicklaus when he beat Arnold Palmer at Oakmont.' Gannon on Scheffler's shot on No. 1 to within two feet: 'Well if you're going to go ahead and do that today...' Kisner: 'Decent start, huh guys?' Hicks: 'I guess he's not nervous.' ON RORY MCILROY (-10, T-7th) Hicks on McIlroy playing in his home country of Northern Ireland: 'You walk around Portrush and nearly every storefront has a memento or picture of Rory. Those are just small examples of the impact Rory has had on this country. The interest in golf in Northern Ireland has boomed even more since he won The Masters in April.' Faxon: 'It's pretty special watching this man here on these links, knowing how many times in your prime you'll get a chance to play in your hometown at The Open.' ON HAOTONG LI (-11, T-4th) Hicks: 'A sensational week for Haotong Li, who carried all of China's hopes on his shoulders. First man from China to ever play in the final pairing on the final day of a major. No one had more fun this weekend than [him.]' ON HARRIS ENGLISH (-13, 2nd) Hicks: 'A pro's pro. He's a guy that goes about his business, a lot like Scheffler. Not real flashy and gets the job done.' ON BRYSON DECHAMBEAU (-9, T-10th) Hicks on his strong final three rounds: 'Had he had this game that he's had the last few games on Thursday, it might have been a different story. He was tied for 144th on Thursday, making some big moves up the board since stuff by Bryson.' ON MATT FITZPATRICK (-11, T-4th) Chamblee: 'After watching Fitz the past few days, may be a lot of people heading out to the golf course tomorrow trying this cross-handed chipping action.' --NBC SPORTS--
Indianapolis Star
4 days ago
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Trump's tax bill is a wakeup call for Gen Z to engage in politics
Like many teenagers, I first heard about President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill the way I hear about most things: on TikTok. I was scrolling when a Washington Post video caught my eye. Familiar with our current president's flair for drama, the name alone – 'One Big Beautiful Bill' – stopped me. What could a bill with such a bold, bodacious title possibly have in store for us? I watched a few more. Then I started reading the policy breakdowns and the articles that weren't going viral. And what I found raised way more questions than answers. We're about to inherit a mess we had absolutely no say in. The 'One Big Beautiful Bill' is being celebrated as a tax overhaul meant to bring relief to hardworking Americans. On the surface, that sounds great. Who wouldn't want relief for hard working Americans? But when you look closer, you start to wonder: Which Americans are we talking about? Because this bill seems to mostly help the CEOs and hedge fund guys, not the people clocking in for double shifts or surviving on food stamps. Let's start with health care. This bill slashes $1 trillion in funding for Medicaid – which covers 1 in 5 Americans. It introduces a new rule: certain 'able-bodied' adults aged 19 to 64 must work 80 hours a month to keep their coverage. Sounds reasonable, right? If you're receiving support, it makes sense to contribute. But here's the truth: most Medicaid recipients already do. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, nearly 65% of adults on Medicaid are working – often in unpredictable, low-wage jobs that don't come with steady hours or pay stubs. Think delivery apps, house-cleaning, self-employment. These aren't people cheating the system. They're holding it up. But the new rule doesn't just ask people to work, it asks them to prove it – online, on time, every month. For people juggling multiple jobs, unstable internet or no formal HR department, one missed upload could mean losing coverage. And this isn't hypothetical. We've seen this before. In 2018, Arkansas tested a policy like this and over 18,000 people lost their Medicaid coverage in under a year. Not because they weren't working, but because they got caught in the paperwork. Missed a deadline. Many didn't even know they'd lost their coverage until they were denied prescriptions. Hicks: Trump's tax bill will crush the rural voters who chose him The bill uses the term 'able-bodied' as the qualifying standard. But what does that even mean – and who gets to decide when there's no clear federal definition? Does this rhetoric account for people with chronic mental illnesses that don't show up on paper? For people struggling with non-physical disabilities? No one can say, and that's exactly the danger. When the language is vague, it becomes a tool to shut people out quietly, and without explanation. And Medicaid isn't the only thing on the chopping block. Other targets include food assistance programs like SNAP which helps over 40 million Americans buy groceries each month. The bill raises the age for work requirements from 49 to 65 for adults without dependents. According to the Congressional Budget Office, over 3 million people could lose SNAP benefits entirely. As someone whose family has previously relied on EBT benefits, I know what SNAP means to a household. For millions of kids, it's the reason there's breakfast on the table before school or a packed lunch at noon. But this bill would slash billions in food assistance and limit access for students – especially in high school and college. Opinion: Trump's tax bill will gut Medicaid in Indiana That doesn't just hurt the stereotypical 'welfare recipient.' It hurts your friend in AP Bio who gets free lunch and the teammate who can't seem to focus during practice because they skipped dinner. A cut to SNAP isn't just a budget line. It's something we'll feel in our hallways, on our teams, in our generation. The 'One Big Beautiful Bill' isn't beautiful for the people it leaves behind. If we don't start paying attention now to what's passed, who it hurts, and who profits – then more decisions will be made without us, about us. We may not have had a say in this one. But that doesn't mean we stay silent for the next. So keep reading. Keep asking questions. Keep showing up in your schools, your homes, your communities. And when it's our turn to speak, to vote, to write the laws and not just live under them – We'll be ready.
New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
British Open announcers attacked by bat in surreal broadcast moment
If it's a live bat instead of a golf ball, do you still say 'fore?' Halloween came early for NBC's Kevin Kisner and Dan Hicks as a bat flew into their broadcast booth, spooking them and forcing them to take cover during the British Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. 'Apparently, a bat of some sort is flying around,' Mike Tirico told viewers as the broadcast showed Kisner and Hicks' freakout. 'Kevin Kisner … this is a man who is a proud hunter — he's under his jacket, he is spooked by this bat. Dan Hicks is trying to keep it away from him.' Advertisement While Hicks flailed his arms aimlessly, attempting to scare off the bat, Kisner essentially hit the deck as he ducked down and used his sports coat as overhead protection. Hicks has been NBC's lead play-by-play talent since 2000, but a bat in the booth had to be a first. Advertisement 3 Dan Hicks began freaking out while Kevin Kisner sunk deep into his chair when a bat came flying into their broadcast booth. @cjzero/X 'I'm telling you Mike … just when you think you've seen it all,' Hicks told Tirico after things had settled. Hicks said the bat did 20 laps in their tower during its invasion. For Kisner, he's in the booth as an analyst while also regularly still competing on the PGA Tour. In his last time out, he finished T8 in the ISCO Championship. Advertisement 3 Hicks flailed his arms while Kisner held his sport coat up as protection. @cjzero/X 'I saw the feet up looking to land, I was ducking out,' Kisner said about the bat. The pair weren't even midway through the tournament when the bat debacle took place, as they'll hope no more flying creatures make their ways into the booth the rest of the weekend 'You never know what you're gonna get at a major championship,' Tirico joked. 'You're on the air for 8-9 hours.' Advertisement 3 The British Open was in the second round when the bat invaded the broadcasters. @cjzero/X Tirico may be right. A bat in the broadcast booth in broad daylight? Time will tell what else the British Open has in store.
7NEWS
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
NBC golf commentators brutally mocked as bat sparks chaos in the British Open box
NBC commentator Dan Hicks and US golfer Kevin Kisner flipped into panic mode when an animal invaded their commentary box during the second round of the British Open. Kisner and Hicks did not know what to do or where to turn when a bat suddenly appeared in the booth, sparking crazy scenes at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. The 41-year-old Kisner is reportedly a 'proud hunter' but his fearful face said it all as the bat circled above. He eventually hid under the cover of his suit coat, while his colleague, Hicks, madly flapped his arms and occasionally ducked when the bat neared. Mike Tirico watched on and could not help but laugh at his colleagues, while Hicks said the bat did 20 laps of the tower. 'I'm telling you Mike ... just when you think you've seen it all,' Hicks said to Tirico. 'I saw the feet up looking to land, I was ducking out,' Kisner said. Meanwhile, back in Melbourne, gun Sunrise reporter Andrew McCormack thought the scenes were highly amusing. 'This remind me of you trying to get a hitout against Max Gawn or something ...,' McCormack said to Sunrise host David Woiwod. 'It's supposed to be the gentleman's game ... there's nothing 'gentlemanly' about that effort to try and smack the bat away. 'Look at that (from Hicks) ... look at the wrists flailing ... oh my goodness,' McCormack continued as he mocked Hicks' flailing arms. 'We don't see the bat ... it's somewhere up in the roof there. 'But come on, boys ... a little bit of courage.' Woiwod added to hilarity with an 'audio' gag. There were amusing scenes when superstar golfer Scottie Scheffler hit one of the shots of the day on Thursday, while a mic' picked up the sound of a rather long fart. 'I don't know if you caught it, but a bit of wind on the fairway ... a cheeky breeze,' Woiwod said. It is unclear if Scheffler was the culprit or a fan, but the noise certainly came through the broadcast loud and clear. Sports reporter (and golf expert) Theo Doropoulos said it was 'typically windy at the British Open and it causes trouble for all sorts of players'. 'The nerves can get you at any point,' Doropoulos said.
