La Crosse Tribune Sports News

NEW YORK (AP) — The Mets optioned utility player Eric Campbell to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, opening a roster spot for new first baseman James Loney.

Detroit Tigers closer Francisco Rodriguez says he contracted the Zika virus over the offseason in his home country of Venezuela and advises potential Olympic athletes to educate themselves on the virus before heading to Rio de Janeiro.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers are still waiting for Wily Peralta to pitch like their No. 1 starter.

NEW YORK (AP) — Even with Noah Syndergaard throwing 100 mph fastballs in a rare relief appearance, the New York Mets' bullpen folded once again.

CHICAGO (AP) — The last time the Chicago Cubs lost when Jake Arrieta was pitching they were no-hit.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eight hits in two days have made Matt Carpenter a happy man.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eight hits in two days have made Matt Carpenter a happy man.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers found a way to win when facing Jake Arrieta: throw a one-hitter.

NEW YORK (AP) — After tumbling into a long losing streak by coughing up late leads, the Chicago White Sox ended it by coming from behind.

SOFTBALL

PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner scored a season-high 21 points and the Phoenix Mercury rallied to beat the Connecticut Sun 99-90 on Tuesday night.

DEFOREST, Wis. — The Holmen High School softball team is peaking at the perfect time.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Mookie Betts hit a career-high three homers and drove in five runs, and the Boston Red Sox cruised past the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 on Tuesday night to open a three-game lead in the AL East.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — For the first time, one of the teams competing in the Olympic Games will be made up of refugees who hail from different countries they no longer call home.

DENVER (AP) — Nolan Arenado and Charlie Blackmon each hit two of Colorado's team record-tying seven homers, powering the Rockies to a 17-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.

KENOSHA, Wis. – The La Crosse Loggers fell behind by three runs, rallied to tie the game in the eighth, then fell 4-3 in 10 innings to the Kenosha Kingfish in the Northwoods League season opener for both teams Tuesday…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lorenzo Cain homered and drove in four runs as the Kansas City Royals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-5 on Tuesday night, extending their winning streak to a season-best five games.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — There's no secret to the Phillies' worst stretch of baseball this season — they struggle to get enough hits.

For a short period of time, you might not have blamed Mitch Stalsberg for checking in with a heating and air conditioning expert.

Wily Peralta struggles but keeps Milwaukee in the game, only for three relievers to give up seven runs.