The Rochester Red Wings picked up a 5-3 win over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Wednesday, giving the region’s closest affiliate a solid mid-week result. No individual stats were available, but the win keeps Rochester competitive in the International League.
In NBA Finals action, the New York Knicks rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1, closing the game on an 11-0 run. Jalen Brunson led the way with 30 points. It’s a notable result given San Antonio entered as the higher seed at 62-20 against New York’s 53-29, making the road win a genuine statement for the Knicks.
Over in the AL, the Cleveland Guardians handed the Yankees a 5-4 loss, with José Ramírez leading the offense and Cleveland tagging Gerrit Cole for three home runs. The Guardians and Yankees are nearly deadlocked in the standings — Cleveland at 36-27, New York at 36-25 — making every game between contenders count. It was a tough night for Yankees fans, but nothing catastrophic yet.
