Pirates put Mlodzinski on the restricted list

PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Pirates put right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list Sunday and infielder Konnor Griffin on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow strain.

Carter Hart's highly scrutinzed comeback has arrived at Stanley Cup Final

LAS VEGAS (AP) – No strangers to controversy, the Golden Knights know the spotlight is going to shine even brighter now that they are back in the Stanley Cup Final with a particular glare on goaltender Carter Hart.

Scotland gives shock World Cup callup to Manchester United teen Tyler Fletcher

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) – Scotland picked teenager Tyler Fletcher for the World Cup as a surprise injury replacement Sunday despite the midfielder playing less than 20 minutes for Manchester United this season.

Czech Republic's final World Cup squad includes 17-year-old Hugo Sochůrek

PRAGUE (AP) – Sparta Prague midfielder Hugo Sochůrek was included in the Czech Republic squad for the World Cup after he became the youngest player for the national team in a warmup game against Kosovo on Sunday.

Jays OF Jesús Sánchez suffers right wrist bruise on ball thrown by kid from stands

BALTIMORE (AP) – Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jesús Sánchez was injured by a ball thrown from the bleachers Sunday, sustaining a bruise to his right wrist that forced him to leave the game against the Baltimore Orioles.

Eugenio Suárez homers to hold off Braves 6-4

CINCINNATI (AP) – Eugenio Suárez homered for the first time since April 15 and Nick Lodolo allowed three earned runs in 6 2/3 innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds over the first-place Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Sunday.

James Wood, Luis García Jr. each homer and Nationals beat Padres 4-2

WASHINGTON (AP) – James Wood and Luis García Jr. each homered, Zack Littell allowed two earned runs and the Washington Nationals beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 in the rubber game of the series on Sunday.

Ashcraft strikes out 11 and Pirates sweep skidding Twins, 9-3

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Braxton Ashcraft struck out 11 in six innings, Ryan O’Hearn and Nick Gonzales homered, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Minnesota Twins 9-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.