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Ranking best field goal blocks of NFL Week 3

Field goal kicking seems like a simple operation.

Line up, swing the leg and live with the results – except it wasn’t that easy in Week 3. From blocked punts to blocked field goals and seemingly everything in between, special teams had some special moments.

In NFL RedZone’s famous ‘Witching Hour,’ chaos reigned supreme. The Philadelphia Eagles blocked multiple kicks from the Los Angeles Rams en route to a comeback victory. The New York Jets almost pulled off the improbable comeback before falling short.

At the same time, the Cleveland Browns had some insanity of their own before the unlikely upset.

Blocked field goals don’t happen often, except on this Sunday. Here are the best blocks and where they rank in Week 3.

Week 3 field goal blocks, ranked

4. Eagles block Rams’ FG to keep deficit at five

While there’s no doubt it had an impact on the result, this one is fairly boring compared to the others. The Rams maintained a five-point lead and the Eagles didn’t get off a big return on this block. Even if the kick weren’t blocked, this would’ve remained a one-score game. Philly did enjoy a nice momentum boost though.

3. Jets’ Will McDonald block, scoop and score

Trailing by 17 in the fourth quarter, the Jets looked down and out. No one in their right mind saw a comeback coming, but McDonald had other ideas. Showing off his athleticism, the second-year pro leapt over the line, blocked the field goal, scooped and scored to give ‘Gang Green’ the lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

In typical Jets fashion, they quickly gave up the game-winning field goal to eliminate any good vibes associated with the play. Nice work by McDonald, but this one will ultimately be forgotten.

2. Browns block the go-ahead FG

The effort was there all day from the Browns’ defense, but it looked like they would ultimately fall short against a Super Bowl-contending Packers team. After driving into field goal range with less than a minute to go, Green Bay lined up for the 43-yard attempt with 27 seconds to go.

Denzel Ward had other ideas as he came flying in off the edge and soared into the path of Brandon McManus’ attempt. Cleveland would recover the kick and go on to kick a game-winner of its own, knocking off the Packers in shocking fashion.

1. Eagles block Rams’ game-winning FG attempt

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, well, shame on the Rams. Lining up for the game-winning field goal, Joshua Karty had a chance at redemption. Just 44 yards away with three seconds left, it appeared certain that the Rams would overcome all their mistakes and missed opportunities to leave Philadelphia with a win.

Then the ball was snapped. It was almost like Karty didn’t have any blockers on the play, with all of the Eagles right in his face. The kick had no chance and Jordan Davis added salt to the wound, returning it for a touchdown. Rams fans, sports bettors and fantasy football players can all unite in what will almost certainly become the biggest bad beat of the season. Yikes.

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WNBA playoff winners and losers: Kelsey Mitchell cooks, Aces struggle

The Indiana Fever continued their somewhat surprising postseason run by stunning the Las Vegas Aces, 89-73, in Game 1 of their semifinal series on Sunday.

“I think what you guys see is just me trying to just be a kid in the playground,’ Mitchell said.

In the second game of the day, the top-seed Minnesota Lynx took care of business. They defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 82-69, in Minneapolis at the Target Center. Courtney Williams has 23 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead the Lynx.

‘We never feel like we are down, we are resilient group,’ Williams said when asked about Minnesota being down 47-40 at halftime. ‘We never look up at the scoreboard. We just try and go get kills, which is stops.’

Winners

Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell

Mitchell may have finished fifth in the voting, but she looked like the MVP on the court in Game 1. Mitchell scored a career playoff best 34 points in the Fever’s victory over four-time MVP A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday. Mitchell shot an efficient 12-of-23 from the field including 4-of-6 from the 3-point line. Mitchell is the first Fever player to score 30 or more points in a playoff game since Shavonte Zellous in the 2012 WNBA Finals. Aces coach Becky Hammon summed it up perfectly: “Clearly we had no answer for (Kelsey) Mitchell. Couldn’t even attempt to slow her down a little bit.”

Fever guard Odyssey Sims

Sims started the 2025 WNBA season with the Los Angeles Sparks. After being waived on July 2, the point guard signed an emergency hardship contract with the Fever on Aug. 10. Sims seamlessly stepped in for Indiana’s injured guards and has been a key part of the Fever’s postseason run. She stepped on the gas (literally) in the Fever’s Game 1 blowout win and finished with 17 points (13 in the second half), three assists, three steals and only one turnover. 

Lynx guard Courtney Williams

Williams was due for a breakout game and turned it in on Sunday. After averaging 8.8 points in the Lynx’s first-round series against the Golden State Valkyries, Williams exploded for a game-high 23 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and five steals in Game 1 vs. Phoenix. Williams effortlessly controlled the game, creating her own shots, while simultaneously making the right passes. She becomes the fifth player in WNBA playoff history with 20 points, five rebounds, five assists and five steals in a playoff game, joining Breanna Stewart, Tamika Catchings, Sheryl Swoopes and Alyssa Thomas. ‘We needed aggression against these guys and Courtney (Williams) did it for us, even though she’s one of the smallest on the court,’ Lynx coach Cheryl Reeves said.

Courtney Williams’ dad

Donald Williams, the father of Lynx guard Courtney Williams, had plenty to cheer about in the Lynx’s Game 1 win. (See above.) He was seen cheering and dancing courtside at Target Center.

Lynx foward Maria Kliundikova

Maria Kliundikova added instant impact off the bench in the second half for the Lynx. Reeve opted to put in Kliundikova for Alanna Smith in the closing seconds of the third quarter and her presence was instantly felt. She got a clutch offensive rebound with 8:36 remaining in the game that led to a made 3-pointer from Kayla McBride to put the Lynx up 64-59. Kliundikova finished with four points, four rebounds, two steals, one assist and was plus-14 in eight minutes of work. ‘It was huge… we were all turnt for her because we know what she can do,’ Courtney Williams said. ‘She was a game changer for us. When you sit most of the game and have to come in and make that instant impact, you just have to be mentally strong and that’s what she is.’

Minnesota’s Big 3

Minnesota’s Big 3 of Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams won the first battle against Phoenix’s Big 3. McBride finished with 21 points (6-of-17, 4-of-9 3PT), six rebounds and two assists, while Collier scored 18 points (8-of-16 FG, 2-of-6 3PT), nine rebounds and two assists. Can’t forget about Williams, who Reeve called the ‘player of the game for us.’

Losers

Phoenix’s Big 3 

The Mercury’s Big 3 started red hot in Game 1, with forward Alyssa Thomas (16 points), guard Kahleah Copper (11) and forward Satou Sabally (8) combining for 35 of the Phoenix’s 47 points in the first half. But the Mercury’s trio appeared to hit a wall during the second half. Copper scored 11 points in the second half to bring her to 22 points total, but Thomas and Sabally scored two points each in the second half, finishing with 18 and 10 points respectively. Fatigue could be a factor as the Mercury are coming off a Game 3 win over the New York Liberty in the first round less than 48 hours before the semis tipped off on Sunday. Entering Sunday, the Mercury were 15-0 this season when their Big 3 score 10-plus points each.

Aces center A’ja Wilson

Aces center A’ja Wilson was awarded her record-setting fourth MVP trophy ahead of Game 1 vs. the Fever on Sunday, but her special night was spoiled by a blowout loss to the Fever. Indiana forced Wilson into tough shots all night long and held her to 27.2% from the field (6-of-22) and 0-of-1 from the 3-point line. (In comparison, Wilson averaged 50.5% from the field this season.) She was held to just one field goal the entire second half (1-of-6) and was limited with four fouls trouble by the third quarter. To add insult to injury, the loss snapped the Aces’ 12-game home win streak. Wilson didn’t look like herself and will need to bounce back to get even with the Fever.

Aces guard Jewell Loyd 

The Aces have the luxury of having a two-time WNBA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, WNBA scoring leader and six-time WNBA All-Star coming off the bench, but Jewell Loyd was nearly nonexistent in Game 1 vs. the Fever. Loyd was held scoreless until midway through the fourth quarter when she knocked down a 3-point shot for her sole field goal of the game. Loyd finished with three points in 28 minutes, going 1-of-5 from the field and 1-of-4 from the 3-point line. Her stat sheet was rounded out by three steals, one rebound and one assist. Becky Hammon lamented her team’s depth afterward, adding, “God forbid A’ja (Wilson) doesn’t drop 40 for us.”

Phoenix’s 3-point shooting

The Mercury were held to 3-of-23 from the 3-point line in Sunday’s loss. Phoenix has a significant advantage when their 3-point shot is falling and was 12-1 this regular season when shooting 40% or better from the 3-point line. The Mercury, who recorded a league-leading four games with 15 or more 3-pointers, haven’t hit the 40% mark from 3 in all four of their playoff games so far.

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Blue Jays clinch MLB playoff berth, set sights on AL East crown

The Toronto Blue Jays became the first American League team to clinch a spot in the 2025 MLB playoffs following an 8-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, Sept. 21.

First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and shortstop Andres Gimenez drove in two runs apiece as the Blue Jays (90-66) snapped a four-game losing skid. Toronto had played its last seven games on the road.

The Blue Jays have made the playoffs just three times since 2017 and were swept in the wild card round each time. The franchise reached the ALCS in 2015 and 2016.

Players and coaches celebrated their postseason berth in the visiting locker room at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, before taking to the field for a group photo.

Toronto will finish out the regular season at home with three games against the Boston Red Sox and three games against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Blue Jays still have their sights set on securing the American League East crown for the first time since 2015. Toronto has a 2-game lead over the New York Yankees. The Blue Jays also have the tiebreaker, winning 8 of 13 games in the season series.

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Tech Weekly: Semiconductor Stocks Rally on Fed Rate Cut and Strategic Deal

The US Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate for the first time in 2025 this week, while the Bank of Canada resumed cutting after pausing in March, providing a boost to growth-oriented sectors.

Tech stocks, particularly semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) companies, responded positively, reflecting investor optimism about a more supportive monetary environment for tech sector growth.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell cautioned that the cut was a risk-management move motivated by concerns over the labor market’s softness and persistent inflation risks, rather than a sign of strong economic confidence. He highlighted that downside risks to employment have increased, and that inflation remains above the Fed’s 2 percent goal.

Likewise, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem warned that broad-based tariffs and trade tensions pose structural risks to the Canadian economy. He emphasized that, unlike the pandemic bounceback, Canada will not see a quick economic rebound if tariffs persist, as they could permanently lower output and weaken growth across key sectors.

Nasdaq-100 performance, September 12 to 19, 2025.

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Against that backdrop, the Nasdaq-100 (INDEXNASDAQ:NDX) put on a strong performance this week, closing at 24,626.25 on Friday (September 19), up 0.7 percent. The index saw momentum build toward the end of the week, supported by growth in technology and semiconductor stocks.

NVIDIA to take US$5 billion stake in Intel

While the Fed’s decision was a key factor for the tech sector this week, a landmark deal stole the spotlight.

A strategic partnership between NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) dominated the news cycle on Thursday (September 18), sending shockwaves through the semiconductor industry.

In a historic move, NVIDIA announced a US$5 billion investment in Intel as part of a new partnership. The companies will collaborate on custom data center and PC products, aiming to jointly develop custom CPUs and GPUs by integrating NVIDIA’s AI and accelerated computing technologies with Intel’s x86 platforms for data centers and personal computing.

The deal marks a major realignment in the chip industry focused on AI infrastructure innovation. Shares of both companies finished the week higher, with Intel notching a notable 21 percent increase.

Semiconductor exchange-traded funds (ETFs) also surged in response to the NVIDIA-Intel partnership announcement, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX) gaining 4.17 percent, the Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXQ) rising 3.93 percent and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH) increasing 3.92 percent over the course of the week, reflecting strengthened investor confidence across the sector.

Semiconductor ETF performance, September 16 to 19, 2025.

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The Intel-NVIDIA collaboration comes after reports this week that China’s regulatory authority has instructed major tech firms like Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) and ByteDance to stop buying and cancel orders of NVIDIA’s AI chip designed for China. The news sent NVIDIA shares down early in the week, but the company ended the period flat.

The collaboration also helped provide a much-needed boost to Intel’s share price. The company has struggled with operational challenges and a difficult turnaround effort in the highly competitive semiconductor market.

In a direct reaction to the Intel-NVIDIA deal, shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:TSM) declined on Thursday.

The latter company recovered some of its losses on Friday.

Advanced Micro Devices and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company performance, September 16 to 19, 2025.

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US and UK sign tech prosperity deal

In other tech news, the US and UK signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday, pledging to boost collaboration in science and tech. Called the Technology Prosperity Deal, the arrangement focuses on civil nuclear power, aiming for independence from Russian fuel by late 2028 and developing new tech like small modular reactors.

The agreement also establishes joint task forces for AI standards and security, as well as quantum computing breakthroughs, and explores civil maritime nuclear applications.

Tech news to watch next week

Next week, investors will have an eye on Micron Technology’s (NASDAQ:MU) fiscal Q4 results, scheduled to be released on September 23 after market close. Analysts are estimating revenue of around US$11.15 billion.

Accenture (NYSE:ACN), a professional services company, will also release its fiscal Q4 results next week on September 25, with revenue expected in the US$17 billion range.

Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Charbone Hydrogen

Investor Insight

Charbone Hydrogen offers a compelling investment opportunity in the US$89 billion Ultra High Purity (UHP) and low-carbon intensity hydrogen market, leveraging a decentralized approach for scalable plant deployment and focusing on environmentally friendly production to reduce carbon footprints.

Overview

Charbone Hydrogen (TSXV:CH,OTCQB:CHHYF,FWB:K47) is an integrated company specialized in Ultra High Purity (UHP) hydrogen and the strategic distribution of industrial gases in North America and the Asia-Pacific region. It is developing a modular network of green hydrogen production while partnering with industry players to supply helium and other specialty gases without the need to build costly new plants. This disciplined strategy diversifies revenue streams, reduces risks, and increases flexibility.

Charbone has recently accelerated its growth trajectory, securing a US$50 million financing to expand across North America, executing a US$1 million collaboration agreement to advance a green hydrogen project in Malaysia, and achieving multiple milestones at its flagship Sorel-Tracy facility in Québec.

With its exclusive focus on UHP green hydrogen, Charbone is positioning itself as a first mover in a multi-billion-dollar market. Leveraging Canada’s abundant hydroelectric power and expanding nuclear capacity, Charbone plans to deliver sustainable hydrogen solutions that meet rising demand from both governments and global industries.

Company Highlights

  • Canada’s only publicly listed green hydrogen company: Charbone Hydrogen offers investors unique exposure to the fast-growing hydrogen economy as a company focused on green hydrogen production and distribution.
  • Building a North American green hydrogen pipeline: The company is advancing multiple projects, anchored by its flagship Sorel-Tracy facility in Québec, to establish a scalable production and distribution network.
  • Well-financed for growth and expansion: Charbone secured a US$50 million financing, facilitated by US Capital Global, to accelerate funding of modular build-out and expand its footprint across North America.
  • Expanding into international markets: Through a US$1 million master collaboration agreement, Charbone is supporting the deployment of a green hydrogen project in Malaysia, highlighting its global reach.
  • Aligned with strong policy and market tailwinds: For years, Canada leaned on centralized, fossil-based reformers. That playbook is obsolete. Now, Quebec’s hydropower surplus runs electrolyzers that split H₂O into H₂ and O₂ with zero carbon footprint. Charbone’s plug-and-play approach repurposes proven gear, slashing lead times and trimming capex. Charbone is well-placed for long-term growth.
  • Exclusive focus on ultra-pure green hydrogen production: Charbone is dedicated to producing hydrogen using renewable hydroelectric and nuclear energy — a critical pathway to decarbonization and huge demand of ultra-high purity hydrogen in electronics and military sectors.

Project Pipeline and Key Partnerships

Charbone forged strong partnerships to execute its business model. Here’s where it gets cool: renewable hydroelectricity powers electrolyzers that split water into hydrogen and oxygen. Purification skids then crank it up to 99.999% purity—true industrial grade. This hydrogen production model serves everything from fuel-cell fleets and semiconductor fabs to specialty metal processing and next-gen refueling stations.

Charbone isn’t flying solo. They’ve teamed up with:

  • A leading Canadian energy distributor supplying the battle-tested equipment
  • Hydro-Québec delivering clean, reliable electrons
  • An ABB partnership to boost North American production networks
  • Offtake and supply agreements with U.S. Tier-One industrial gases producer
  • Public listings on TSX Venture, OTCQB, and Frankfurt for global financing access

This lineup de-risks the rollout and turbocharges their momentum.

Charbone has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ABB to collaborate on the development of up to 15 modular and scalable green hydrogen production facilities across North America over the next five years. Under the MOU, ABB will support CHARBONE in standardizing basic engineering for systems and components across its project portfolio to increase energy efficiency and reliability.

Among the sites covered by the collaboration is Charbone’s flagship Sorel-Tracy facility near Montreal in Québec, Canada, which is currently under construction. The Sorel-Tracy facility is located on a 40,000-square-meter land parcel along Quebec Highway 30, known as the “Steel Highway” because of the numerous steel mills and process plants operating along the highway.

The construction of its Sorel-Tracy facility is being done in partnership with EBC, one of the largest construction companies in Quebec. EBC has a proven track record of designing and building facilities in Canada and the US. The partnership agreement gives EBC the right of first refusal to construct additional Sorel-Tracy phases, as well as one or all of Charbone’s facilities within the North American market.

In addition, Charbone has entered into several other strategic partnerships, all aimed at expanding its footprint in North America. The company entered into a special consultancy agreement with Enki GéoSolutions for potential partnership proposals as a co-operator and distributor of an emerging form of clean and renewable hydrogen, known as white or natural hydrogen.

In June 2024, Carbone executed a supply agreement for a complete containerized electrolyzer system ready for shipment to its flagship green hydrogen site in the City of Sorel-Tracy, Quebec. The electrolyzer has a higher capacity than originally planned and will significantly enhance initial operational capacity estimates. The company also acquired its first tube trailer for the transport and bulk delivery of compressed green hydrogen produced from the City of Sorel-Tracy, Quebec flagship project to local and domestic customers.

Charbone signed commercial supply agreements (CSAs) with a top-tier US industrial gas producer and distributor. The first CSA secures hydrogen supply ahead of Charbone’s own production, while the second expands its product offerings to include helium and other industrial gases. Positioned to capitalize on emerging North American opportunities, particularly in Canada, Charbone leverages its early-mover advantage to build strategic partnerships and strengthen its role in the low-carbon, high-purity hydrogen market.

Superior Plus

This partnership allows Charbone to sell hydrogen produced at the Sorel-Tracy facility to Certarus, a subsidiary of Superior Plus. Such supply agreements ensure that Charbone can generate cash flow immediately following the commencement of production.

Charbone Hydrogen entered into an off-take partnership with Certarus on the supply and

distribution of green hydrogen.

NEK Community Broadband

Another such supply agreement was signed in November 2023 with NEK Community Broadband, which ensures the supply of green hydrogen in the Northeast Kingdom of the state of Vermont (USA). NEK Broadband is building a high-speed broadband infrastructure and plans to install a hydrogen fuel cell backup system for a reliable power supply.

Oakland County Economic Development Department, Michigan

Further advancing its goal of US expansion, Charbone signed a memorandum of understanding in December 2023 with Michigan’s Oakland County Economic Development Department to set up Charbone’s first green hydrogen facility in the United States. Oakland County is home to major automakers, and a green hydrogen facility in their proximity will support the effort of producing environmentally friendly mobility options.

Being the only publicly listed green hydrogen player in Canada, Charbone offers investors a unique opportunity to participate in the rise of green hydrogen as a potential low-emitting alternative to fossil fuels.

Management Team

Dave Gagnon – Chairman and CEO

Dave Gagnon has been chairman and chief executive officer of Charbone Hydrogen Corporation since April 21, 2022. With over 20 years of executive leadership experience in Cleantech, Wind Power, Hydropower, Lithium Resources, and Industrial Gases, he has built a career focused on scaling innovative infrastructure, accelerating sustainable energy solutions, and leading cross-border growth initiatives in high-impact sectors.

Benoit Veilleux – Chief Financial Officer

Benoit Veilleux was appointed as the CFO of Charbone on August 15, 2022. Veilleux has over 15 years of experience in corporate accounting and finance. He began his professional career at KPMG in 2003, where he managed and coordinated audit teams for public companies until 2010. Since then, he has worked with a number of companies including Air Liquide Canada and the Hypertec Group.

Daniell Charette – Chief Operating Officer

Daniell Charette has been the chief operating officer of Charbone since February 2019. He brings over 25 years of experience in running and managing renewable energy companies. He has worked in senior leadership roles with several renewable companies including NEG Micon A/S, Vestas and Brookfield Power. He has served on various association boards and councils, including the Canadian Wind Energy Association, Association Québécoise des Producteurs d’Énergie Renouvelable, and Latin Wind Energy Association.

Francois Vitez – Director

Francois Vitez is a hydropower and energy storage expert with more than 24 years of experience in development, engineering and construction management as well as operations and maintenance of hydropower and energy storage projects in North America and internationally. He is a board member and chair of the Value of Hydropower committee at Waterpower Canada, vice-chair of the Energy Storage Association of Canada, board member of the California Energy Storage Association, and member of the International Hydropower Association.

Patrick Cuddihy – Industrial Gases Operations Team

Patrick Cuddihy is a seasoned operations leader with over 20 years of experience at Air Liquide Canada, to its hydrogen operations team. Patrick brings a wealth of expertise in managing industrial gas production and distribution, having held senior roles including network sales director for Quebec Region, general manager for Pacific Region, director of procurement services, and director of logistics and assets for the Eastern Region.

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Dodgers extend winning streak with major rally: Highlights

The Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games following a 7-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants.

Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow also had to overcome a slow start in the first inning after Bryce Eldridge hit a three-run double for the Giants.

The Giants built an early four-run lead in the first inning before the Dodgers managed to rally and even the score in the bottom of the fourth inning.

Glasnow allowed six hits, four earned runs, while striking out seven in five innings pitched. The Dodgers used five other pitchers from the bullpen to finish out the game.

Michael Conforto hit a solo home run in the inning to make it a one-run game. Freddie Freeman produced an RBI single to right field to bring Shohei Ohtani in to tie the game at 4.

Ohtani also hit his 53rd home run during the game. He is now tied with Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies for the National League lead.

The Dodgers improve to 88-67 on the season. The Giants fall to 76-78.

The Dodgers’ magic number is now 3. The Giants will return to Dodger Stadium for an afternoon start against the Dodgers.

Highlights: Dodgers beat Giants

Final: Dodgers 7, Giants 5

The Dodgers complete the rally to beat the Giants. Los Angeles used six different pitchers in the game.

Rafael Devers, Giants try to answer back

Rafael Devers hit a solo home run in the top of the seventh inning to cut into the Dodgers’ lead and make it a two-run game. It was Devers’ 32nd home run this season.

Mookie Betts secured the first out in the top of the seventh inning with an impressive catch at the net in foul territory.

Shohei Ohtani hits 53rd home run

Ohtani hits a solo home run to add to the Dodgers’ lead in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Ohtani has hit four home runs in the last five games. He is now just one home run shy of tying his career best of 54 from last year. The total from 2024 is also the most home runs hit by a Dodger in a single season.

Mookie Betts hit a double shortly after. Teoscar Hernández hit a single to bring in Betts.

The Dodgers lead the Giants 7-4 at the end of the sixth inning.

Dodgers take first lead

The Dodgers took the lead with Tommy Edman’s solo home run to left field in the bottom of the fifth inning. It was Edman’s 13th home run of the season and first since July 29.

The Dodgers lead the Giants 5-4.

Dodgers tie the game with Giants

Michael Conforto hit his 12th home run of the season with a solo shot to center field. The Dodgers trail the Giants 4-3 in the bottom of the fourth inning.

Freddie Freeman singled to right field, bringing in Shohei Ohtani. The game is tied at 4.

Dodgers unable to capitalize

The Dodgers were unable to take advantage of a bases-loaded situation in the bottom of the third inning. The Giants still lead the Dodgers 4-2.

Tyler Glasnow is back out on the mound for the Dodgers to start the fourth inning.

Max Muncy answers back for Dodgers

Muncy hit a two-run home run against pitcher Kai-Wei Teng in the bottom of the first inning.

The Giants lead the Dodgers 4-2.

Giants take early lead over Dodgers

The Giants built up a strong lead at the top of the first inning after Bryce Eldridge had a 3-run double against Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow.

It was Eldridge’s first major league career hit.

Glasnow threw 32 pitches with six Giants getting on base before the Dodgers recorded the second out.

He would walk Gilbert with the bases loaded, bringing in another run for the Dodgers.

Glasnow finally got out of the top of the inning after striking out Heliot Ramos. He faced 10 batters, throwing 43 pitches and 24 strikes.

The Giants lead the Dodgers 4-0.

How to watch San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers will host the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, September 20, at 9:10 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium.

  • Date: Saturday, Sept. 20
  • Time: 9:10 p.m. ET | 6:10 p.m. PT
  • TV: SportsNet LA and NBCS-BA
  • Stream:Fubo (free trial)
  • Location: Dodger Stadium

Dodgers lineup vs. Giants

Giants lineup vs. Dodgers

Clayton Kershaw celebrated with bobblehead

The Dodgers continued to celebrate veteran pitcher Clayton Kershaw this weekend with his own bobblehead.

Fans who were in attendance for Saturday’s game at Dodger Stadium received a bobblehead, celebrating Kershaw’s 3,000 strikeout milestone from earlier in the season.

Earlier this week, Kershaw announced that he was going to retire at the end of the Dodgers’ season. The 18-year veteran made his final regular-season home start on Friday.

Will Smith out for rest of regular season

Catcher Will Smith is likely to miss the rest of the regular season due to a hairline fracture in his right hand, according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.

The hairline fracture was revealed after Smith had another scan of his hand.

Roberts said Smith’s status for the postseason is ‘up in the air.’

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Watch: Mariners’ Cal Raleigh sets team record with 57th home run

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit his 57th home run in the third inning against the Houston Astros on Saturday, Sept. 20, to pass Ken Griffey Jr.’s team record for most home runs in a season.

Griffey hit 56 homers for Seattle in 1997 and 1998.

With one out in the top of the third, Raleigh launched a solo home run to right-center field to give the Mariners a 3-0 lead and officially pass Griffey on the single-season home run list.

Earlier in the week, Raleigh had knocked in two home runs against the Royals in Kansas City, allowing him to surpass Mickey Mantle’s single-season record for long balls by a switch hitter (set in 1961) and equal the franchise record held by Griffey.

A first-time All-Star this year, Raleigh leads the major leagues in home runs and paces the American League with 118 RBIs. Earlier this year, he also set the single-season record for home runs by a full-time catcher, previously held by Salvador Perez of the Royals (48 in 2021).

The first-place Mariners (85-69) led the Houston Astros (84-70) by a game in the American League West entering Saturday’s game.

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