Hold on to your baseball caps, Jacob, because the Milwaukee Brewers just put up one of the most ridiculous scores you'll see all season! The Brewers crushed the Seattle Mariners by a jaw-dropping 22–0 on Tuesday night, turning what should have been a regular mid-August game into an all-out batting cage session. Twenty-two runs. Zero for Seattle. That's not a baseball game — that's a video game on easy mode!
Leading the charge for Milwaukee was D. Hamilton, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, 4 RBI, 2 runs scored, AND 2 stolen bases. That kind of all-around performance on a night where his team scored 22 runs is chef's kiss stuff. The Brewers' win pushes their record to 78–48, which is the best record in the NL Central — they're 15.0 games ahead of second place. Seattle falls to 59–67, now 4.0 games out of first place in the AL West. Ouch! A shutout loss on a 22-run night is a double dose of bad news for the Mariners.
This is the kind of blowout you'll be telling your friends about at school, Jacob. Historical context: scoring 22 runs in a single MLB game is incredibly rare. The Brewers' offense was an unstoppable freight train last night, and the Mariners simply couldn't pump the brakes fast enough. Milwaukee is red hot heading into the stretch run of the regular season — keep an eye on them as a legit World Series contender!
Tuesday's MLB slate was MASSIVE — 15 games! Beyond the Brewers blowout, Fernando Tatis Jr. went yard TWICE for the Padres, Bryce Ashcraft threw 8.0 brilliant innings for Pittsburgh, and Cole Quantrill shut out Washington across 7.0 frames. Here's the full rundown:
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Top Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 3 | Orioles | 1 | T. Grisham: 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, R |
| Tigers | 1 | Pirates | 4 | B. Ashcraft: 8.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 4 K |
| Marlins | 4 | Phillies | 6 | G. Conine: 2-4, HR, RBI, 2 R |
| Giants | 1 | Guardians | 8 | J. Adell: 3-4, HR, 6 RBI, R |
| Cardinals | 3 | Reds | 0 | M. Winn: 3-4, HR, 2 2B, RBI, 2 R |
| Blue Jays | 10 | Rays | 5 | A. Kirk: 3-6, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R |
| Diamondbacks | 4 | Red Sox | 9 | A. Rutschman: 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, R, BB |
| Padres | 5 | Mets | 2 | F. Tatis Jr.: 2-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R |
| Athletics | 3 | Royals | 4 | V. Pasquantino: 2-4, 2B, RBI |
| Mariners | 0 | Brewers | 22 🔥 | D. Hamilton: 3-5, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 2 SB |
| Braves | 1 | Twins | 4 | J. Bell: 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, R |
| White Sox | 3 | Cubs | 4 | C. Montgomery: 3-4, 2B, R |
| Nationals | 0 | Rangers | 5 | C. Quantrill: 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 5 K |
| Angels | 3 | Astros | 1 | G. Klassen: 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 7 K, 3 BB |
| Dodgers | 7 | Rockies | 6 | W. Castro: 2-3, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB, SB |
The NBA season is over, and the league is in full offseason mode! Teams are making trades, signing free agents, and getting ready for training camps. The Thunder (64-18) and Spurs (62-20) had the two best records this season — keep an eye on them for next year! The new season tips off in October. 🍂
The NFL preseason is underway — teams are already playing real (practice) games! The Bills, Steelers, Ravens, and more all won their first preseason games. These games don't count for the real standings yet, but they help coaches figure out who makes the team. The regular season kicks off in early September. Can't wait! 🙌
College hoops is deep in the offseason right now. Players are working out, practicing, and getting ready for the new season. The transfer portal has been busy all summer with players switching schools. The season tipoff is in November — and March Madness will be here before you know it! 🎓
No international soccer data was available for yesterday. Club leagues around the world — like the Premier League and La Liga — are kicking off their new seasons right about now! Keep an eye on your favorite clubs. The next FIFA World Cup is still a few years away, but qualifying matches will be coming up soon! 🌍
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers 🔥 | 78 | 48 | — |
| Cubs | 74 | 53 | 4.5 |
| Cardinals | 65 | 62 | 13.5 |
| Pirates | 62 | 66 | 17.0 |
| Reds | 60 | 66 | 18.0 |
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 74 | 52 | — |
| Phillies | 69 | 58 | 5.5 |
| Marlins | 64 | 63 | 11.0 |
| Nationals | 60 | 67 | 14.5 |
| Mets | 57 | 70 | 17.5 |
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 76 | 51 | — |
| Padres | 68 | 59 | 8.0 |
| D-backs | 66 | 61 | 10.0 |
| Giants | 51 | 74 | 24.5 |
| Rockies | 50 | 76 | 26.0 |
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 75 | 50 | — |
| Yankees | 70 | 55 | 5.0 |
| Red Sox | 68 | 58 | 7.5 |
| Blue Jays | 62 | 65 | 14.0 |
| Orioles | 61 | 65 | 14.5 |
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 65 | 60 | — |
| Twins | 62 | 65 | 4.0 |
| Guardians | 61 | 65 | 4.5 |
| Tigers | 61 | 65 | 4.5 |
| Royals | 53 | 74 | 13.0 |
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 63 | 63 | — |
| Rangers | 62 | 64 | 1.0 |
| Mariners | 59 | 67 | 4.0 |
| Angels | 50 | 76 | 13.0 |
| Athletics | 49 | 77 | 14.0 |
These are PRESEASON records — the real season hasn't started yet! Just a taste of what's coming in September. 🙌
| Division | Leaders | Record |
|---|---|---|
| AFC East | Bills | 1-0 |
| AFC North | Stlrs/Ravens/Bngls | 1-0 |
| AFC South | Jags / Titans | 1-0 |
| AFC West | Chargers / Broncos | 1-0 |
| NFC East | Cowboys / Commanders | 1-0 |
| NFC North | Vikings / Bears | 1-0 |
| NFC South | Buccaneers | 1-0 |
| NFC West | Rams | 1-0 |
Season is over, but here are the best records to remember! 🏆
| Team | Record | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder ⚡ | 64-18 | NW |
| Spurs | 62-20 | SW |
| Pistons | 60-22 | C |
| Celtics | 56-26 | ATL |
| Nuggets | 54-28 | NW |
| Lakers | 53-29 | PAC |
| Knicks | 53-29 | ATL |