Viral female Spurs fans won’t attend NBA Finals Game 2 over alleged harassment: ‘Felt very unsafe’

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Two of the Spurs’ most visible fans will not be in their seats for Game 2 of the NBA Finals after an incident at a previous playoff contest left them so shaken that it “has greatly shifted” their experience going to games. 

OnlyFans models Blue and Julie J. Swan were involved in an incident in which they allege they were verbally accosted by several fans during Game 6 of the Western Conference finals. One fan allegedly grabbed Blue during an exchange captured on video and posted on social media. 

While the two women were at Game 1 of the NBA Finals, their comfort level has changed, and they will not attend Game 2 from their courtside seats behind the Spurs bench. 

Two viral Spurs fans will not be attending NBA Finals Game 2. X/bluebeari3

“I had a lot of anxiety, and I still do thinking about going to a game,” Swan told The Post in a phone interview Thursday. “Because what if they do that again? Or what if there’s other people that will do that? It put that fear and anxiety in my mind; it’s like a stadium full of people. You don’t know who’s there. We had no idea that this was even possible at a game at this level of importance.”

Swan said that the incident had “lingered in the back of my mind” since she’s been back at Frost Bank Center.

Blue originally shared the brief clip on May 29, but it gained traction on Thursday after she reshared it, potentially connecting the man in the video to a fan who was possibly involved in an incident with Jalen Brunson at the end of Game 1

In the video, the man can be heard telling Blue that it was “disgraceful that you sit like that” while pointing his finger toward her. He allegedly put his hand on Blue, which prompted her to tell the individual not to touch her. 

Swan alleged that another man and a woman, who were both with the first man, also started with them while they were taking pictures near the court, with the woman making bunny ears behind one girl. When the OnlyFans models were about to leave, the other male allegedly accosted them. 

Swan alleges that the man called them “chopped,” which is a slang term for calling someone ugly, repeatedly, as they were leaving. 

“It was too much. I was pretty upset leaving, just sitting in my car afterward,” Swan said. “Trying to let the adrenaline die down, and I did end up crying because I felt very unsafe at the stadium. I don’t know, it was a lot.” 

Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 3, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NBAE via Getty Images

James B., who identified himself to The Post as the manager for Swan and Blue, said arena security was notified, but there wasn’t much of an initial response at first.

The group was initially talked to and allowed to remain in their seats. 

Following the latter incident during the conference finals, security became more involved, but James said the alleged agitators left quickly before security could do anything.

Security escorted both women to their seats at the NBA Finals and assured that nothing would happen again. 

The Spurs did not return requests for comment over the alleged incidents from The Post.

Swan and Blue have gained internet fame during the Spurs’ playoff run as eagle-eyed basketball fans took notice of the women behind the team bench. The two even shared photos of themselves with NBA legend Charles Barkley, who has previously made unfavorable comments about women from San Antonio. 

While the whole incident has put a cloud over the fun Swan would have had at the games she attended, she said she’ll still be turning into Game 2 on Friday. 

“I still love the Spurs so very much,” she said. “I wish that it could be different, and I wish that this had never happened, so that I could still have that fairytale moment going to these, to these games. It just makes me really sad.”

Adam Silver ‘thrilled’ that Trump will attend Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 3

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver is happy to see that President Donald Trump will be at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. 

Trump confirmed with reporters at the White House on Thursday that he would make the trip to New York to see the Knicks play in their first NBA Finals home game at MSG since 1999.

The NBA commish said Trump would be “welcome” at the game and backed his credentials as a Knicks fan. 

President Trump is attending NBA Finals Game 3 at Madison Garden. REUTERS

Donald Trump, before he ever ran for office, he was a big Knicks fan,” Silver said, according to the Guardian. “I was there at many Knicks games with him in the old days. He attended many of our drafts when they used to take place at Madison Square Garden.”

Silver viewed the visit from the president as a chance to “emphasize what we have in common, not what pulls us apart.”

“We’re seeing that in New York, and I think President Trump is very much a New Yorker, and I’m thrilled that yet another New Yorker wants to participate in the enthusiasm and the joy around this Knick team,” Silver said. 

The Post was the first to report that Trump would take in the game, and it would mark the fifth major sporting event in the New York area that he has attended since he took office for his second term in 2025. 

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It will be the first time a sitting U.S. president has attended the NBA Finals during Silver’s tenure as commissioner. 

As expected, there will be an additional layer of security at Madison Square Garden with the president in attendance, and it’s unclear how it will impact the usual jovial atmosphere outside the arena following a win. 

Trump praised the Knicks while speaking at the White House and was impressed with the way they contained Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama. 

“I say, how do you guard this guy? He’s 7-foot-5 and he’s got a great shot, right? But they find a way to do it. They’re really great,” Trump said. 

Fellow politico, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, will also be attending Game 3, but told reporters on Thursday that he “will be in a very different section of the stadium.”

Max Muncy knocked out of Dodgers game in brutal collision, but avoids concussion

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PHOENIX –– Max Muncy and Ildemaro Vargas both ran full speed to first base in the fifth inning of Thursday’s game between the Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks.

In a brutal moment that forced both players to exit early –– and left Muncy with shortness of breath and a cut on his nose –– neither got out of the way in time to avoid a frightening head-on collision.

“It was pretty violent,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

The good news: Neither Muncy nor Vargas seemed to have sustained serious injuries on the play. Muncy passed concussion protocol, saying afterward that he was “gonna be all right” despite getting “a little banged up.” Vargas also told reporters that all the exams and tests he had done afterward were negative, despite feeling like he “ran into a truck.”

“I definitely did not mean to run into him,” Muncy said. “It just happened, and hopefully he’s doing all right.”

With two outs in the fifth, Muncy had hit a ground ball up the line that Vargas, playing first for Arizona, fielded directly behind the bag.

Max Muncy and Ildemaro Vargas both ran full speed to first base in the fifth inning of Thursday’s game between the Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks Getty Images
In a brutal moment that knocked both players out of the game, neither got out of the way in time to avoid a head-on collision. Getty Images

Vargas tried to make the play himself by racing back to first. But Muncy was charging in a dead sprint right at him up the baseline.

The two arrived at the base almost simultaneously, with Muncy getting there a half-second sooner to reach safely for a single.

However, it left no time for either to avoid the bone-crushing hit, with both taking a step toward the inside part of the bag before crashing into each other and sprawling to the ground.

“As I’m running down the line, I saw him in foul territory, so I got to the inside of the bag, and I thought he was going to stay on that [other] side,” said Muncy, who had his glasses and helmet fly off his head. “It felt like neither of us knew which direction we were going to go, and then we both went the wrong direction. And yeah, bang.”

Both Muncy and Vargas stayed down on the ground for several minutes, writhing in pain while getting checked by their teams’ respective trainers.

Muncy knew initially that his “head got banged up a little bit,” from both the impact of the collision and a cut that came from glasses. Then he felt shortness of breath while lying on his back.

“When I looked at the replay, it looked like we both kind of did the same thing, where we both jumped to almost, you know, de-weight ourselves and avoid it,” Muncy said. “Unfortunately, we did not.”

Eventually, both players got back to their feet and hobbled off the field. Vargas sustained bruises to his rib cage and left thigh, but was otherwise alright.

“Just a bad situation that looks like neither of us knew which direction to go,” said Muncy, who had a gift sent over to Vargas in the Dbacks clubhouse after the game.

“I expressed my thank you to him [for that],” Vargas noted through an interpreter. “It’s a hard play. It’s thing you don’t want to see happen.”

Thursday’s collision marked the second time in recent weeks Muncy has been removed from a game early.

It left no time for either to avoid the bone-crushing hit, one that was so violent that Muncy’s helmet and glasses both went flying. Getty Images

On May 22, Muncy was hit by a pitch in his right wrist that forced him to make an early exit in Milwaukee. He missed the team’s next three games after that, but avoided a stint on the injured list.

The Dodgers are hopeful that will be the case again this time.

Roberts said Muncy will be down on Friday (the team was planning to give him an off day anyway) but that he should be available for the rest of the club’s weekend series against the Angels.

“They went through the concussion protocol, and then kind of just treated him up,” Roberts said. “But Max seems pretty with it right now.”

Max Muncy, Ildemaro Vargas knocked out of Dodgers-Diamondbacks game after nasty collision

PHOENIX — It was a violent collision at first base Thursday night that left the crowd gasping and two players down − with the players eventually forced to leave the game at Chase Field.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy and Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas ran into one another in a head-on collision at first base in the fifth inning, leaving both players on the ground for several minutes before they both exited.

The Dodgers’ training staff said that Muncy was removed from the game because of shortness of breath and to be evaluated for a possible concussion.

There was no immediate announcement on Vargas’ injury.

The injuries occurred when Muncy hit a ground ball up the line past the first-base bag that was snared by Vargas. Muncy hustled to first base, and with D-backs starter Ryne Nelson not covering first base, Vargas tried to beat Muncy to the bag. Muncy, running full-speed, reached the base first and ran into Vargas, who has little experience at first base.

The two immediately fell to the ground with Muncy’s helmet and glasses flying off his head.

Muncy was on the ground holding his head, with blood running down the bridge of his nose, and Vargas was clutching his left knee.

They remained on the ground for nearly five minutes, assisted by trainers, when Vargas got up first, gingerly hobbling off the field. He was replaced by Pavin Smith. Muncy got up next, and headed to the dugout. He was replaced by Santiago Espinal.

Max Muncy of the Los Angeles Dodgers collides with Ildemaro Vargas of the Arizona Diamondbacks at first base.

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Bats Go Quiet as Astros Fall to Pirates 5-1

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 04: Isaac Paredes #15 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Daikin Park on June 04, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Houston Astros/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The hope going in was that momentum would continue, propelling the Astros to a series win and consecutive victories.  Unfortunately, no one told Ryan O’Hearn and the rest of the Pittsburgh Pirates.   O’Hearn would be a constant thorn in the side of this rubber match.    Pirates 5 Astros 1.      

The scoring opened with O’Hearn’s RBI single in the first off starter Kai-Wei Teng.    Teng would settle down after a 25-pitch opening frame, but things would begin to unravel in the 6th inning as once again O’Hearn would do the damage, this time blasting a 2-run shot to break things open.    The Pirates have now registered home runs in 11 straight contests.    Oneil Cruz would do his part, reaching safely in all four of his plate appearances with a pair of hits and walks on the night.

The Astros lone run would come off the bat of Isaac Paredes and a solo shot in the 6th.    For Paredes, it would be a small milestone, notching career HR 100.     Teng (3-4) took the loss, allowing 7 hits over 5 innings, 4 of the runs earned.    

Fortunately, better news is on the immediate horizon with the heightened anticipation of Jose Altuve’s return.    Prior to Thursday Night’s contest, Astros Announcer Todd Kalas told me “Altuve brings an immediate presence to the lineup and a jolt to the clubhouse.  His ability to get on a heater, could take the pressure off Yordan, Walker and Pena who have been carrying the team recently.  He also strengthens the lineup, so you get a recent All-Star in Parades or a potential All-Star in Christian Walker hitting 5th with Altuve in there.”      

When #27 returns, (skipping a rehab assignment) he’ll face a “softer schedule” these next two weeks, as the Astros will not face an opponent over .500 until the Guardians come here on June 19th.  A’s, Angels, Royals & Tigers have combined to lose just shy of 150 games thus far.     Expect to see him potentially as early as this weekend.    

Odds & Ends.     

The Astros have completed their journey through the N.L. West, compiling a mark of 6 and 9.   Three of those six wins came at the expense of the Cubs during a Memorial Day Weekend sweep at Wrigley.

Collin Price made his Astros debut.   His first at bat reaching safely on a walk.    

Jeremy Pena has now hit safely in 11 of his last 12 games.    

With Thursday’s result, the Astros now have 11% odds of reaching the postseason according to MLB’s playoff odds.   

Up Next, the Astros host the A’s and pitcher Jack Perkins who enters with a lofty 5.46 ERA.      Friday Night’s contest will celebrate Orbit’s birthday.

Christian Scott looking ‘sharper’ as he tries to build off back-to-back strong Mets outings

New York Mets pitcher Christian Scott (45) throws a pitch in the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field, Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Queens, NY.
New York Mets pitcher Christian Scott (45) throws a pitch in the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field, Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Queens, NY.

The Mets rotation, a mess for much of the season with Clay Holmes out with a fractured leg, Kodai Senga pitching in the minors, Nolan McLean not pitching to expectations and Sean Manaea and David Peterson trading spots in the bullpen, could use a boost. 

As Christian Scott makes his eighth start of the season Friday night in San Diego, the right-hander will be looking to build on his two best outings of the season

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He followed up five shutout innings in Miami with five more solid innings against the Marlins at Citi Field in his most recent outing, when Scott allowed just one run and picked up the first win of his major league career. 

“I liked what I saw,’’ a National League scout said of Scott’s last two starts. “It’s what you want from a guy coming back from Tommy John surgery: sharper and better stuff as he knocks the rust off and gets back to who he was.” 

Of course, the Mets are still learning just who that is, since Scott — who turns 27 this month — showed flashes of significant promise when he was first called up to the majors in 2024, but also struggled badly at times. 

And even if this isn’t the way they would have liked the season to develop, the never-ending issues in the rotation have given Scott plenty of opportunities to grow on the mound. 

His four-seam fastball velocity is up and more effective than it was in 2024 — as are most of Scott’s pitches, including the cutter he used frequently in his previous start. 

Christian Scott throws a pitch in the fifth inning of the Mets’ win over the Marlins at Citi Field on May 30, 2026 at Citi Field. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST

But more than just the stuff, the scout was impressed by how Scott bounced back from his first start of the season, when he walked five batters, hit another and was knocked out of the game in the second inning. 

“When you’re coming off that surgery, you don’t know how you’re gonna feel at this level and when your command isn’t there, it’s fair to wonder when it’s gonna come back,’’ the scout said. “So for him to shake that off and come back and do what he’s done is as much of a good sign as anything else.” 

Christian Scott throws a pitch during the second inning of the Mets’ win over the Marlins on May 30. Robert Sabo for NY Post

Scott has walked 11 in 29 innings in six starts since that first start — which was followed by Scott being optioned back to Triple-A. 

But before he could make another outing at Syracuse, Scott was back in Queens to replace the injured Senga. 

He’s pitched better since then and allowed more than two earned runs just once in his last six starts. 

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Since his second start in the majors on May 1, only eight starters have struck out batters at a higher rate than Scott’s 11.48 per nine innings. 

And with Holmes out, no Mets starter has been better than Scott, who has seen the Mets win five of his seven starts. 

Purple Row After Dark: Reflecting on Rockies Rookies of the Month

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 30: TJ Rumfield #7 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates his seventh inning RBI single against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field on May 30, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images

On Wednesday morning, Colorado Rockies fans were greeted with good news: Rookie first baseman TJ Rumfield had been named Major League Baseball’s National League Rookie of the Month for May.

The 26-year-old Rumfield—obtained this offseason from the New York Yankees in exchange for right-handed pitcher Angel Chivilli—led National League rookies in virtually every offensive category for the month. In May he hit .310/.400/.483 with four home runs, 12 RBIs, and a strong 139 wRC+ while also playing a defensively sound first base.

Rumfield is just the eighth Rockies rookie to win the award, which has surprisingly been elusive since it was created in 2001.

Here are the other seven:

RHP Jason Jennings, August 2002

The first and only Rockies player to win Rookie of the year, 1999 first round pick Jason Jennings went 5-1 over six starts and 38 innings in August with a 3.55 ERA and 25 strikeouts!

Shortstop Clint Barmes, April 2005

Clint Barmes only played 81 games in 2005 and still finished in eighth place for National League Rookie of the Year voting. He started the year strong by hitting .410/.467/.639 with four home runs and 14 RBIs across 21 games in April!

Third baseman Garrett Atkins, June 2005

The only time the Rockies ever had multiple Rookie of the Month winners in a single season, slugging third baseman Garrett Atkins hit .364/.381/.533 with three home runs and a whopping 26 RBIs over 27 June contests!

Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, August 2007

Troy Tulowitzki should have won Rookie of the Year in 2007 but instead took second place behind Ryan Braun. The mold-breaking shortstop phenom hit .333/.394/.567 with six home runs and 25 RBIs over 29 games in the penultimate month of the 2007 season.

Shortstop Trevor Story, April 2016

After a nearly ten-year gap between winners, Trevor Story started his rookie campaign with the most home runs by a rookie in franchise history and six of them through his first four big league games. Story finished the month hitting .261/.324/.696 with ten home runs and 20 RBIs over 22 games.

RHP Antonio Senzatela, April 2017

Before reinventing himself as a clutch, late-game reliever this season, Antonio Senzatela was once a promising young starting pitcher. His 2017 rookie campaign would end up being one of his best seasons over 36 appearances and 20 starts. In April of 2017 the 22-year-old Senzatela went 4-1 over five starts with 18 strikeouts and a 2.81 ERA over 32 innings of work.

Outfielder Nolan Jones, September 2023

The Rockies traded for Nolan Jones prior to the 2023 season and it looked like they might have found themselves a star. While things didn’t work out that way, Jones shone brightly with a 4.3 rWAR season. He became the first Rockies rookie accomplish a 20/20 campaign. He was the 16th rookie in MLB history to do so and the first to accomplish it in under 130 games and fewer than 425 plate appearances. He also played some excellent left field. Jones finished the season with an explosive September, hitting .350/.460/.631 with six home runs, 22 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases over 28 games. He finished fourth in National League Rookie of the Year voting but arguably should have been a finalist.

Final Thoughts

While we congratulate TJ Rumfield on his success so far, what are your thoughts on the other Rockies Rookie of the Month winners? Are there any standout rookie months you feel got missed along the way? Who are some noticeable omissions?

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Mets’ Jorge Polanco expected to return soon from injured list

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He’s highly paid, has been injured and played poorly when he was on the field.

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The Mets roster is filled with that type of player this year and if it stays that way, the team will look considerably different by the trade deadline.

So with the clock ticking — and the Mets in last place in the NL East — Polanco’s return from Achilles bursitis and a right wrist contusion will have to be a step in the right direction.

If it’s not, the Mets will be that much closer to having to consider tearing down the roster.

Polanco could be back from the IL this weekend, as the Mets begin another must-win series Friday in San Diego, their season still teetering near irrelevance.

When they signed Polanco to a two-year, $40 million deal in the offseason with the idea of having him replace Pete Alonso at first base — and as one piece of a makeover that would make up for the loss of Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil at the plate — the hope was that the 32-year-old would at least come close to replicating the production he had in Seattle last year.

Instead, Polanco never got going offensively and had an OPS of just .532 through 14 games before he hit the IL.

And without Polanco, who didn’t do much in five minor league rehab games split between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Syracuse, the Mets haven’t gotten much out of first base.

Jorge Polanco could be back from the IL this weekend. Corey Sipkin for New York Post

Mark Vientos has continued to struggle on both sides of the ball, and though the lefty-swinging Jared Young has hit well since returning from his own IL stint, the Mets aren’t looking for him to be their regular first baseman.

Polanco isn’t expected to take that role either when he gets back, as the Mets figure to be cautious with him, given his Achilles issue that is likely to linger all year.

As Carlos Mendoza noted a week ago, Polanco is “gonna feel” the injury throughout the season.

“We have to keep it to a point where [it’s] ‘I can tolerate this,’ ” the manager said in May. “Because if not, he’s gonna be shut down for a long period of time.”

The switch-hitting Polanco has generally hit well from both sides of the plate and, if he can return to the form he had with the Mariners a year ago, would deepen a lineup desperately in need of lengthening.

With Bo Bichette in the midst of a season-long slump — although perhaps his four-hit day Wednesday was a good sign — Marcus Semien also not hitting and Francisco Lindor still out with a strained calf, the Mets have had to rely too much on Juan Soto, as well as rookies Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing.

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If the Mets are going to make an effort toward getting back in the wild-card race — they started Thursday six games back of the final spot with seven teams ahead of them — they’ll need to move quickly.

They followed up a four-game winning streak in Queens by dropping two of three in Seattle and will face a Padres team that lost its fifth consecutive game Thursday and has dropped nine of its past 10.

The Mets, despite the rough series against the Mariners, have still won five of seven but will have to do more than that to start inching up the standings.

A 2025 version of Polanco would at least provide some help in that regard, but the one they’ve seen so far this year has been an all-too-familiar disappointment.

Tide Statistics Entering Super Regional Play

Tyler Fay has a no-hitter under his belt this season along with a 10-4 record and 112 strikeouts
May 29, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Tyler Fay (8) starts the game in the Tuscaloosa NCAA Regional between Alabama and Alabama State in Sewell-Thomas Stadium. | Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The 7th overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, the Alabama Crimson Tide will host St Johns, who was the 4 seed in the Tallahassee Regional, in Super Regional play this weekend. The 40-19 Tide will host the 36-24 Red Storm in game one at 8 p.m. CT on Saturday. Game two is set for 2 p.m. CT on Sunday and the if necessary game would be Monday at a time to be announced. Today we will look at Bama’s overall statistics and the individual leaders.

Alabama Team Offense:

Batting Average- .257, 493 hits, 94 doubles, 10 triples, 79 home runs, .440 slugging percentage, .376 on base percentage, 282 walks, 99 hit by pitch, 541 strikeouts, 26 sacrifice flys, 14 sac bunts 85-93 on stolen bases.

Leaders:

*Brady Neal .332 batting average, 64 hits, 15 doubles, 10 home runs, 49 RBI, .575 slugging percentage, 33 walks, 111 total bases, .444 on base percentage.

*Bryce Fowler .322 bating average, 73 hits, 17 doubles, 2 triples,6 home runs, 38 RBI, 112 total bases. 15-17 stolen bases.

*Justin LeBron .274 batting average, 61 hits,12 doubles, 16 home runs, 46 RBI, 121 total bases, .543 slugging percentage, .382 on base percentage, 26 walks, 15 hit by pitch, 40-41 stolen bases.

*Eric Hines .289 batting average, 121 at bats, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 9 home runs, 24 RBI, .554 slugging percentage, .341 on base percentage.

*Johnny Lemm .253 batting average, 9 doubles, 9 home runs, 33 RBI, 31 walks, .462 slugging percentage, .383 on base percentage.

*Jason Torres .241 batting average, 8 doubles, 9 home runs, 47 RBI, .409 slugging percentage, 36 walks, .367 on base percentage.

*Luke Vaughn .213 batting average, 8 doubles,9 home runs, 30 RBI, .452 slugging percentage.

Alabama Team Pitching:

40 wins, 14 saves, 4.22 ERA, 510 innings pitched, 476 hits allowed, .247 batting average against, 206 walks, 513 strikeouts, 82 doubles allowed, 57 home runs allowed.

Leaders:

*Tyler Fay 10-4, 4.70 ERA, 95.2 innings pitched, 83 hits allowed, 21 walks, 112 strikeouts, .232 batting average against, 11 doubles allowed, 20 home runs allowed.

*Zane Adams 7-4 , 4.04 ERA, 82.1 innings pitched, 84 hits allowed, 27 walks, 90 strikeouts, .264 batting average against, 8 home runs allowed, 15 doubles allowed.

*Myles Upchurch 8-3, 3.57 ERA, 70.2 innings pitched, 50 hits allowed, 40 walk, 77 strikeouts, 6 doubles allowed, 6 home runs allowed, .198 batting average against.

*Hagan Banks 2-0, 6 saves, 2.82 ERA, 22 innings pitched, 23 hits allowed, 8 walks, 29 strikeouts, 1 home run allowed, .256 batting average against.

*Matthew Heiberger 3-2, 5 saves, 3.05 ERA, 38.1 innings pitched, 31 hits allowed, 20 walks, 31 strikeouts, five home runs allowed, .246 batting average against.

*Ashton Crowther 2-2, 2 saves, 3.27 ERA, 33 innings pitched, 31 hits allowed, 8 walks, 23 strikeouts, five home runs allowed, .246 batting average against.

*JT Blackwood 1-1, 3.86 ERA, 30 innings pitched, 33 hits allowed, 7 walks, 15 strikeouts, 3 home runs alllowed, .280 batting average against.

The historic edge Knicks would gain with win in vital NBA Finals Game 2

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Karl-Anthony Towns takes a shot during Knicks practice i San Antonio on June 4, 2026 in preparation for Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Image 2 shows Spurs star Victor Wembanyama talks to the media before Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Image 3 shows Mikal Bridges takes a shot during Knicks practice ahead of their Game 2 NBA Finals matchup against the Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — The record is lopsided.

As the Knicks prepare for Game 2 of the NBA Finals, it’s tantalizing what a win would mean for them.

Teams that take a 2-0 series lead in the Finals are 32-5 for the series, according to Elias Sports Bureau. That is the opportunity the Knicks have ahead of them Friday after their 105-95 comeback win in Game 1 on Wednesday.

Game 2 so often dictates the trajectory of a series. And it would be even more commanding for the Knicks, considering they are then going back to their home court. They can return to New York in complete control of the Finals.

Karl-Anthony Towns takes a shot during Knicks practice in San Antonio on June 4, 2026 in preparation for Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

“I don’t think of anything like that, the 1-1, 2-0,” Karl-Anthony Towns said Thursday. “I just think it’s 0-0. The next game is the most important game of the year, so just continue to stay in the present, not worry about what the future may look like, not worry about what we’ve done in the past. Just cancel all that out and just worry about the present. [Friday] when we step on the court should be the same determination, desperation, energy level and physicality needed for a win.”

The alternative would mean the Spurs capture a bit of hope and momentum as the series shifts locations.

They’re a team that has thrived in that regard. They trailed 1-0 in the second round against the Timberwolves before winning the series in six games. They trailed both 2-1 and 3-2 in the Western Conference finals against the Thunder before advancing.

Both times, the Spurs’ opponents failed to land a big punch when they had a chance to take a two-game lead or end the series. Both times, it came back to bite them.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama talks to the media before Game 2 of the
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“It’s very reassuring,” Victor Wembanyama said Thursday. “We know we’re not here by chance. We’ve been through some weird situations. Yes, it’s reassuring to know that these guys, the 18 guys we got, are built this way, are resilient.”

“We’ve been consistent in that regard,” Spurs coach Mitch Johnson added. “I think one thing we have learned in our three series is that series are long. Games are long. Things shift quickly, whether that’s health, who’s playing well or hot, quote/unquote, at the time. Teams at this stage typically have shown the ability to evolve on the fly and improve within a series. That’s how you see these series go back and forth, and these teams make great adjustments and take advantage of those.”

The Spurs are confident that the result will be different Friday, and it has nothing to do with the Knicks.

To a man, they suggested that it wasn’t anything the Knicks did that made the difference Wednesday, but rather their own lack of execution and mental approach.

Stephon Castle said they still believe the Spurs are the better team.

Mikal Bridges takes a shot during Knicks practice ahead of their Game 2 NBA Finals matchup against the Spurs. Jason Szenes for New York Post

A 2-0 Knicks series lead can change that sentiment and all that bravado in a hurry. Perhaps nerves and worry would finally begin to kick in for this young Spurs team.

The Knicks had one of their least efficient games of the postseason and still won. Jalen Brunson had a brutal shooting night for three quarters, and the Knicks still won. They fell into a 14-point deficit and still won.

All of that bodes well.

“We got to be better,” Mikal Bridges said Thursday, “and I know we will be in Game 2.

“Our biggest game is our next game because it’s our next game. That’s how we look at it. It’s always just 1-0 if you win. After that game, it’s back to 0-0. I don’t know if we look at it eight straight, nine straight, seven straight [wins], whatever it is. We look at it, win this game, after that it’s 0-0, learn what you got to do better for the next game.”

The Knicks might not acknowledge it, but the tone of the series — for the next few days, at least — hangs in the balance.

History shows what a 2-0 lead would mean.

Aaron Judge diagnosed with stress fracture, to miss at least four to six weeks

May 29, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) walks in the dugout during a break in the action against the Athletics in the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

The Yankees announced tonight that Aaron Judge has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right rib. Judge will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks after a period of rest and limited activity.

It’s a crushing piece of news, though one that at least avoids the worst-case scenario. After days of testing, fears spread that Judge could be suffering from thoracic outlet syndrome, which would have almost certainly ended his season. Instead, Judge seems likely to return at some point this season, but when that could be is anyone’s guess at the moment.

Judge missed his first game of the season on Tuesday, with the slugger apparently having dealt with shoulder pain for the last few weeks. The discomfort coincided with one of Judge’s worst slumps of the last few years, Judge running a .672 OPS over his last 20 games.

New York will soon place Judge on the IL and get a healthy player on the roster in his place, perhaps top outfield prospect Spencer Jones. Giancarlo Stanton and Jasson Domínguez are both progressing in their respective recoveries, but neither is ready to replace Judge on the roster. It goes without saying that no one is prepared to replace a healthy Judge’s production (or at least to truly complement the early-2026 version of Ben Rice), and we now have to hope that we’ll get to see a healthy Judge back on the field some time this year.

Jays Beat Chris Sale And Braves

Jun 4, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chad Dallas (37) throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images | Mady Mertens-Imagn Images

Blue Jay 7 Braves 2

I figured the Chris Sale start would be the tough one to win, but wrong again.

The Jays scored:

  • Three in the third: With one out, Vladimir Guerrero doubled and Kazuma Okamoto singled to put runners on the corners. Charles McAdoo singled one home. Nathan Lukes was hit by pitch, to load the bases and Myles Straw singled home two more. Unfortunately Tyler Heineman hit into a double play to end the inning.
  • Four in the ninth: Ernie Clement started it with a single and Vlad singled. Two outs later, Nathan Lukes singled to bring in one. Straw singled in another. And Tyler Heineman doubled in two more. Nice to see him chipping in.

We had 16 hits. 16. That’s more than we’ve had in a week. And we were 7 for 18 with RISP. How many times does a team get 18 runners into scoring position. Just three extra base hits, all doubles.

Clement and Vlad had three hits. Okamoto, Lukes, Straw, and Heineman had two. Yohendrick Piñango was the only starter to go 0 for. We will forgive this time, since he was in tough against one of the best lefties in baseball.


And we had another excellent job from the pitchers in a bullpen game:

  • Mason Fluharty: He opened and got the first four outs, giving up a hit and a walk.
  • Chad Dallas got the ‘bulk’ role, going 3.2 innings allowing 2 hits, 2 walks with 2 strikeouts allowing just a run. He was terrific in his MLB debut. And he was awarded the win. He came in with a runner on third and one out, in the second and got out of it without allowing the runner to score.
  • Tyler Rogers pitched the sixth, a clean inning.
  • Jeff Hoffman pitched the seventh, a clean inning, with a strikeout.
  • Braydon Fisher started the eighth, and gave up a solo home run, making it a one run game.
  • Louis Varland got the last four outs for the save, without allowing a base runner, with a strikeouts. His ninth save of the year.

Jays of the Day: Dallas (0.19 WPA), Straw (0.18, 2 for 5 with 3 RBI) and Hoffman (0.08).

Other Award: Well, Pinango has the number, but he did take charge in the outfield on a fly ball hit between him and Straw. He’s been a bit hesitant to do that, so happy to see it there.

The Jays will be straight to the airport, to fly home for the start of a series with the Orioles tomorrow. Usually, getaway games are earlier in the day. Brandon Young (3-1, 3.35) goes against Trey Yesavage (2-2. 2.19).

Predators Should Take A Chance On Patrik Laine This Summer

The countdown to July 1 is underway, and the Nashville Predators could be a team worth watching when it comes to Patrik Laine.

The 28-year-old confirmed during the Montreal Canadiens' locker cleanout that he'll be heading to free agency this summer. It brings an end to a frustrating stint in Montreal, where a core-muscle injury limited him to just five games. Even so, Laine made it clear he still believes he can get back to being the player who routinely scored 30 to 40 goals.

From Nashville's perspective, the fit makes some sense.

The Predators have spent the last few years trying to build a deeper, more competitive roster, but they still don't have many natural finishers on the wing. They play a structured game and have plenty of responsible forwards, but pure goal scorers are hard to find. When healthy, that's exactly what Laine has been throughout his NHL career.

There is risk involved, of course. Injuries have become a recurring issue, and that will likely impact both the term and value of his next contract. At the same time, that's what could make him attainable for a team looking for upside without committing long-term.

A shorter prove-it deal could work for both sides. Nashville would get a chance to add a high-end scoring threat, while Laine would get an opportunity to rebuild his value in a stable environment without being expected to carry the offence by himself.

If a deal gets done, the fit on the ice is pretty straightforward. Laine would slide into the top six and immediately become a focal point on the power play, giving the Predators another scoring weapon that the roster has lacked at times.

With free agency approaching, Nashville stands out as a team that could make a lot of sense if Laine is looking for the right place to reset and get his career back on track.

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Philadelphia Flyers Re-Sign 6-Foot-3 Forward Prospect

The Philadelphia Flyers are keeping one of their forward prospects around.

According to PuckPedia, the Flyers have signed forward Jacob Gaucher to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-3 forward will have an $850,000 cap hit at the NHL level.

Gaucher played most of the 2025-26 season down in the AHL with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. In 69 games this campaign with the AHL club, he recorded 20 goals, 16 assists, 36 points, and 44 penalty minutes. This is after he had 20 goals and 38 points in 70 games with Lehigh Valley during the 2024-25 season.

Gaucher also played in four games for the Flyers this season, where he had zero points, three hits, and four blocks. 

The Flyers keep Gaucher around on this one-year deal is understandable. The 25-year-old forward has been a solid part of Lehigh Valley's roster over the last two seasons and has shown promise. 

Gaucher will now be looking to impress and get more opportunities on the Flyers' roster next season. In eight career NHL games over two seasons, he has recorded zero points, seven shots, and seven hits.