If you only watched one game on Monday night, it really should have been Mets versus Braves at Citi Field — because Francisco Lindor put on a show that baseball fans will be talking about for weeks. The Mets shortstop went 3-for-5 with TWO home runs, a triple, six RBI, two runs scored, and a walk in a jaw-dropping 14–3 demolition of the Atlanta Braves. That's nine total bases in a single game! The Mets erupted offensively from the very first inning and never looked back, handing the Braves one of their worst beatings of the season.
The Braves came into the game sitting atop the NL East at 62–44, but you'd never know it by how Monday turned out. New York's bats were absolutely on fire. Lindor's first homer opened the floodgates, and by the time his second blast left the yard, the Mets dugout was partying like it was October. The 14-run output is a season-high for New York, who remain in last place in the NL East at 45–62 — but nights like this remind everyone why Lindor is one of the most exciting players in baseball.
With the win, the Mets trail the Braves by 17 games in the division — so they've still got a mountain to climb — but hey, for one glorious Monday night in Queens, Francisco Lindor was the best player on the planet. Six RBI! Two homers! A triple! Circle the stat line, Jacob: 3-5, 2 HR, 3B, 6 RBI, 2 R, BB. That is an all-timer.
It was an eleven-game Monday slate in baseball and there was no shortage of fireworks! The Yankees cruised past the White Sox 9–5, the Orioles topped the Tigers 8–5, and the Cubs thumped the Cardinals 7–3 with Alex Bregman going 4-for-5 with a homer and two doubles. The Giants blanked the Brewers 3–0 behind a stellar Tyler Mahle start (6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 3 Ks). The Pirates edged the Diamondbacks 3–2 in 10 innings, and the Marlins held off the Phillies 8–7 in a thriller. The Blue Jays snuck past the Nationals 3–2, the Red Sox beat the Athletics 4–2 on a Ceddanne Rafaela grand slam-level blast (1 HR, 4 RBI), and the Astros topped the Angels 6–4.
| Matchup | Away | Home | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEA @ TEX | Mariners 3 | Rangers 7 ✅ | Pederson: 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| ARI @ PIT (F/10) | D-backs 2 | Pirates 3 ✅ | B. Lowe: 3-5, 2B, 2 RBI |
| BAL @ DET | Orioles 8 ✅ | Tigers 5 | C. Mayo: HR, 3 RBI, 2 R |
| PHI @ MIA | Phillies 7 | Marlins 8 ✅ | O. Lopez: 3B, RBI, 2 SB |
| TOR @ WSH | Blue Jays 3 ✅ | Nationals 2 | L. Urias: HR, RBI, 2 BB |
| ATL @ NYM 🔥 | Braves 3 | Mets 14 ✅ | Lindor: 2 HR, 3B, 6 RBI! |
| NYY @ CHW | Yankees 9 ✅ | White Sox 5 | C. Montgomery: 3-4, 2 RBI |
| CHC @ STL | Cubs 7 ✅ | Cardinals 3 | Bregman: 4-5, HR, 2 2B |
| HOU @ LAA | Astros 6 ✅ | Angels 4 | V. Grissom: HR, 2 RBI |
| BOS @ ATH | Red Sox 4 ✅ | Athletics 2 | C. Rafaela: HR, 4 RBI |
| MIL @ SF | Brewers 0 | Giants 3 ✅ | T. Mahle: 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 K |
No games yesterday! The 2025–26 NBA season has wrapped up its regular season. Teams are likely preparing for the draft, summer league, and free agency moves. Keep an eye out for big trades this summer! The 2026–27 season tips off in October.
Football is almost back! Training camps are either just opened or opening very soon — teams report in late July. Preseason games kick off in August. All 32 teams are currently 0–0. The regular season opens in early September 2026. Get hype!
No college hoops in July — school's out! Teams are in summer workouts, recruiting visits, and preseason prep. The 2026–27 college basketball season tips off in November. March Madness 2027 can't come soon enough!
No World Cup matches in the data yesterday. If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is ongoing, check back for group stage or knockout updates! The 2026 World Cup is being hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico — one of the biggest sporting events ever!
RBI by Francisco Lindor in one game — the biggest individual performance of the day!
| Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Rays | 62-43 | — |
| Yankees | 60-46 | 2.5 |
| Red Sox | 55-50 | 7.0 |
| Orioles | 52-55 | 11.5 |
| Blue Jays | 49-58 | 14.5 |
| Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 55-50 | — |
| Guardians | 54-53 | 2.0 |
| Twins | 53-54 | 3.0 |
| Tigers | 50-57 | 6.5 |
| Royals | 45-62 | 11.5 |
| Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 54-52 | — |
| Astros | 53-55 | 2.0 |
| Mariners | 52-55 | 2.5 |
| Athletics | 44-62 | 10.0 |
| Angels | 42-65 | 12.5 |
| Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Braves | 62-44 | — |
| Phillies | 57-50 | 5.5 |
| Nationals | 54-53 | 9.0 |
| Marlins | 53-54 | 9.5 |
| Mets | 45-62 | 17.5 |
| Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 66-40 | — |
| Cubs | 60-46 | 6.0 |
| Pirates | 55-52 | 11.5 |
| Cardinals | 53-53 | 13.0 |
| Reds | 49-55 | 16.0 |
| Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 67-39 | — |
| D-backs | 55-52 | 12.5 |
| Padres | 53-53 | 14.0 |
| Giants | 45-61 | 22.0 |
| Rockies | 42-65 | 25.5 |
Season final records (offseason)
| Top Teams | W-L |
|---|---|
| ⚡ Thunder (NW) | 64-18 |
| 🦟 Pistons (C) | 60-22 |
| 🌹 Spurs (SW) | 62-20 |
| ☘️ Celtics (Atl) | 56-26 |
| 🎸 Nuggets (NW) | 54-28 |
| 🪄 Knicks (Atl) | 53-29 |
| 💜 Lakers (Pac) | 53-29 |
OKC Thunder had the best record in the league at 64-18! The Spurs and Pistons weren't far behind. 🔥
Test yourself, Jacob! Try to answer before peeking. 👀