Max Kepler’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth gives Minnesota a 4-3 win, preventing a third straight series sweep by Boston.
Paul Abramowitz
Celtics notebook: Defense fueling surge by Celtics
The Celtics are 8-3 since the March 25 trade deadline with the defense playing a huge factor.
NBA roundup: Embiid, 76ers top undermanned Nets 123-117 for 1st in East
Joel Embiid scores 39 points against Brooklyn, which was playing without James Harden, Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge.
MLB roundup: White Sox pitcher flirts with perfect game, settles for a no-hitter
Carlos Rodón hits a batter with one out in the ninth inning, then gets the next two outs to beat Cleveland 8-0.
Tuesday’s Maine college roundup: St. Joe’s stays hot with 10-6 baseball win
The Monks, who have won 7 of 8, take the lead for good with two runs in the fourth inning to beat Fisher College.
MLB roundup: Lowrie helps A’s rally from 5-run deficit to beat Diamondbacks, 7-5
Jed Lowrie hits a tying, three-run homer in the seventh inning for Oakland.
NHL roundup: Shesterkin makes 27 saves for first NHL shutout as Rangers top Devils, 3-0
Igor Shesterkin makes 27 saves as New York and New Jersey begin a four-game series.
Rodriguez earns emotional win as Red Sox extend streak
Pitching for the first time since 2019, Eduardo Rodriguez makes it through five innings and gets ample offensive support in a 7-3 victory over Baltimore – Boston’s fourth in a row.
Swayman sharp again as Bruins upend Capitals
Rookie goalie Jeremy Swayman earns his second straight win, and Boston gains ground in the playoff race with a 4-2 victory.
Sports Digest: Brunswick boys’ basketball coach Hanson leaving after 25 years
Todd Hanson won 314 games and the 2002 Class A state title at Brunswick.