La Crosse Tribune Sports News

GRAND CHUTE, Wis. — As good as some teams are, sometimes, a little bit of luck goes a long way.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Starlin Castro's two-run, seventh-inning homer off Jake Odorizzi was the Yankees' only hit of the game, enough to give New York a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Adrian Gonzalez snapped a ninth-inning tie with a two-run single off suddenly struggling closer Jeurys Familia, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Sunday night.

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. didn’t avoid ladders or black cats, never worried about cracking mirrors or stepping on cracks. He knew his bad luck on the Sprint Cup circuit would change.

MILWAUKEE — Jonathan Lucroy came through when needed all weekend long for the Milwaukee Brewers.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — After a record 73 wins and a memorable Game 6 comeback on the road, the Golden State Warriors’ goal of getting back to the NBA Finals and defending their title comes down to Game 7 at…

INDIANAPOLIS — A new era for the Indianapolis 500 arrived in the form of a most unfamiliar driver.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels played their longest game of the year by many measures Sunday, from innings and clock time to their complete, compounded frustration at the plate.

ATLANTA (AP) — There was some good news for the Braves in Julio Teheran's subpar performance against the Marlins.

A look at what's happening all around the majors Monday:

DENVER (AP) — No matter what they did, the Colorado Rockies couldn't seem to rattle Johnny Cueto.

ATLANTA (AP) — Derek Dietrich's big day at the plate ended with a scary injury in the dugout.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Correa was supposed to take a relaxing Sunday off until his Houston Astros got wrapped up in a 13-inning divisional duel with the Los Angeles Angels.

PHOENIX (AP) — A pleasant surprise for the San Diego Padres' starting rotation this season, Drew Pomeranz could not overcome a five-run second inning Sunday.

SEATTLE (AP) — Felix Hernandez and Wade Miley both turned in lackluster outings for the Mariners this weekend, and Seattle was hopeful Taijuan Walker could provide a lift against the lowly Minnesota Twins.

PHOENIX (AP) — Diana Taurasi scored 20 of her 28 points after the half to lead the Phoenix Mercury to a 93-77 win over the Washington Mystics on Sunday.

PHOENIX (AP) — Diana Taurasi scored 20 of her 28 points after the half to lead the Phoenix Mercury to a 93-77 win over the Washington Mystics on Sunday.

NEW YORK (AP) — While the contract stalemate continues, the numbers of the offer made to Ryan Fitzpatrick by the New York Jets are just beginning to emerge.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Francisco Liriano mostly cruised through the first three innings, looking to win his fifth straight start against Texas.

CHICAGO (AP) — Philadelphia manager Pete Mackanin remains optimistic despite the Phillies' recent slide after a promising start to the season.