METS’ SCHERZER HAS HAMSTRING TROUBLE
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA. » Mets ace Max Scherzer is dealing with a hamstring issue and isn’t sure when he’ll pitch next, another frustrating setback for the top of New York’s heralded but suddenly fragile rotation.
A day after the Mets said star Jacob degrom will miss significant time with a shoulder injury, Scherzer was scratched from his outing Saturday morning in a simulated game.
Yandle’s Iron Man streak ends. PHILADELPHIA » The Philadelphia Flyers scratched defenseman Keith Yandle for Saturday’s game against Toronto, ending the NHL’S Iron Man record for consecutive games played at 989.
The 35- year- old Yandle started his streak March 26, 2009, with Phoenix. Yandle was a healthy scratch.
Teen wins Augusta Women’s Amateur. AUGUSTA, GA. » Anna Davis didn’t know many of the players when the 16- year- old arrived for her first Augusta National Women’s Amateur. They all know who she is now.
The teen from just east of San Diego got into the mix with two birdies around Amen Corner, closed with a 3- under 69 and took the title when Latanna Stone collapsed over the final two holes at Augusta National.
Guardians reach deal with closer. CLEVELAND » After striking out in free agency, the Cleveland Guardians locked up one of their own, agreeing to terms with closer Emmanuel Clase on a $ 20 million, five- year contract, The Associated Press reported.
Angels cut Upton, owe him $ 19.5 million. TEMPE, ARIZ. » The Los Angeles Angels have designated Justin Upton for assignment despite owing the slugging outfielder $ 19.5 million this season. The Angels will still be responsible for Upton’s salary unless he’s claimed by another team, which seems unlikely.
Braves reliever hurt. ATLANTA » Atlanta reliever Luke Jackson has ligament damage in his right elbow and there’s no timetable for his return.
Blaney grabs pole. RICHMOND, VA. » Ryan Blaney is on a roll running for poles. The Team Penske driver turned a lap of 119.782 mph at Richmond Raceway to earn his third consecutive top starting spot in NASCAR’S top series.
Gibbs wins Xfinity. RICHMOND, VA. » Ty Gibbs bumped John Hunter Nemechek from the lead in a furious lastlap battle at Richmond Raceway and won for the third time this season in NASCAR’S Xfinity Series.
Swiatek tops Osaka, now ranked No. 1. MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. » Iga Swiatek ended her journey to the women’s No. 1 ranking in fitting fashion. She continued her searing start to 2022, beating Naomi Osaka 6- 4, 6- 0 to win the women’s title at the Miami Open and extend her winning streak to 17 matches.
South Dakota State wins WNIT. BROOKINGS, S. D. » Kallie Theisen scored a career- high 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Myah Selland added 12 points, 11 rebounds and five assists and South Dakota State used a huge first- quarter run to beat Seton Hall 82- 50 in the championship game of the WNIT.
Yankees trade pitchers for Trevino. NEW YORK » The New York Yankees boosted their depth behind the plate, acquiring catcher Jose Trevino from the Texas Rangers for right- hander Albert Abreu and lefty Robert Ahlstrom.
Alker leads in Biloxi. BILOXI, MISS. » Steven Alker shot a tournament- record 10- under 62 to take a one- stroke lead over Bob Estes after the second round of the Rapiscan Systems Classic.
Medvedev out after hernia surgery. U. S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev expects to be sidelined for one to two months after having hernia surgery.