The Western Conference first-round playoff series is now tied 2-2 with Game 5 set for Tuesday night in Las Vegas.

The Twins opened the first inning with four consecutive hits, and they also got a strong start from Simeon Woods Richardson.

After taking offensive players with their first two picks, the Vikings added two defensive players and a backup quarterback Saturday.

Ryan Hartman has been a standout for Minnesota in the series despite being moved all over the lineup.

Here are reasons for the baseball hopes that remain: Two series won in a row, lots of baserunners lately and those four powerful righthanded relief pitchers.

The Frost are one of three teams battling for PWHL playoff spots with three regular-season games remaining.

The right players were on the floor at crunch time Friday night as the Wolves took a 2-1 advantage in their playoff series against the Lakers.

Howell, 24, started 17 games as a one-season starter for the Commanders. The Seahawks dealt him to the Vikings, who were in need of a backup, after drafting Jalen Milroe on Friday.

Griffin Jax has struck out seven of the past 11 batters he's faced, thanks to improved pitch location, he said.

Walt Jocketty, a three-time baseball executive of the year and former general manager for both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds, has died. He was 74.

Coming off back-to-back 0-0 draws - against Dallas and Toronto - the Loons face MLS-leading Vancouver on Sunday.