J.T. Realmuto homered in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies, saved by right fielder Nick Castellanos' sliding catch, rallied past the Houston Astros 6-5 Friday night in the World Series opener.
Weimer placed 18th — the best finish by any freshman in the women's meet. The Gophers men placed 10th, also led by a freshman, Emmet Anderson, who was 52nd.
Coach Chris Finch praised Karl-Anthony Towns for his "open mind-set" in reacting to the arrival of center Rudy Gobert.
Vikings Insider: In a new defensive scheme, cornerback Patrick Peterson is playing some of his best football since his last Pro Bowl season with the Cardinals in 2018.
Perhaps the biggest game for the Tommies since they made the leap to Division I is this Saturday, but it's fair to ask: Do any non-Tommies care?
Kene Nwangwu, the second-year kick returner and running back, hasn't played an offensive snap this season, but he's impressed the team by learning a new special teams position.