With two outs in the ninth, the bases loaded and a one run lead, Brett Gardner made a leaping grab at the top of the left-field wall for the final out as the New York Yankees held off the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6….The Boston Red Sox, behind Clay Bucholtz, moved into a first place tie with the Blue Jays in the American League East after a 5-1 win over San Diego with Jackie Bradley Junior and Chris Young hitting homers…..Baltimore is now just one game back after an 11-2 win over Tampa Bay with Manny Machado hitting a grand slam homer. Chris Davis and Adam Jones also hit home runs for the O’s.
The St. Louis Cardinals set a major league record by hitting their 15th pinch hit home run of the season in a 9-7 win over Pittsburgh.
Former Sea Dog Jonathon Huberdeau has signed a six year contract extension with the Florida Panthers worth more than 35 million dollars. Huberdeau scored 20 goals and had 59 points last season.
The Saint John Sea Dogs are unveiling two new programs designed to help more children see Sea Dogs games this season with a new Kids Pass season ticket. The team is also offering a free game ticket to every child who registers for minor hockey in this region. You can get more information by emailing fanservices@sjseadogs.com or calling (506) 657-DOGS (3647).
