De La Cruz and Burns power the Reds to a 7-2 victory over the Rockies

CINCINNATI (AP) – Elly De La Cruz homered and drove in four runs and Chase Burns reached 100 strikeouts faster than any other Cincinnati pitcher as the Reds beat the Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Tuesday night.

White Sox right fielder Pereira leaves game against Angels

CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago White Sox right fielder Everson Pereira left Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angles with right shoulder soreness.

Joel Embiid scores 33 as 76ers beat Celtics 113-97 in Game 5

BOSTON (AP) – Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination, beating the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.

Gorman, Burleson and Walker lead Cardinals over Pirates 11-7

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Nolan Gorman homered and drove in three runs and Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker drove in three runs apiece to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to an 11-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

Martín Pérez throws 5 scoreless innings as Braves beat Tigers 5-2

ATLANTA (AP) – Martín Pérez threw five scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat Detroit 5-2 on Tuesday night for their 11th win in their last 13 games as the Tigers lost starter Casey Mize to an injury in the third inning.

Magic and Lakers look to advance, Cavaliers host Raptors in pivotal Game 5

CLEVELAND (AP) – The Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers were underdogs going into their first-round playoff series. Both teams will be looking to close things out on Wednesday night in their respective Game 5s.

Romain Grosjean inadvertently hits bird during Indianapolis 500 testing

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Romain Grosjean’s first Indianapolis 500 test session took flight quickly Tuesday.

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks' faith has helped him through father's death

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – After being cleared to participate in the team’s offseason conditioning program without limitations, Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks celebrated in a way he deemed most appropriate: He got baptized.

Kodai Senga to IL and Juan Soto (left forearm) limited to DH for reeling Mets

NEW YORK (AP) – Kodai Senga went on the 10-day injured list with lumbar spine inflammation Tuesday for the reeling New York Mets, who also have growing concerns about the health of outfielders Juan Soto and Luis Robert Jr.