FAST BREAK SPORTS REPORT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rhys Hoskins homered for the Milwaukee Brewers in an emotional return to Citizens Bank Park, but David Dahl went deep in his Philadelphia debut to back Zack Wheeler and the Phillies in a 3-1 victory. In the opener of a three-game series between NL division leaders, Edmundo Sosa and Johan Rojas hit consecutive RBI singles in the second inning for Philadelphia. Wheeler pitched seven strong innings, allowing five hits and three walks with six strikeouts. José Alvarado worked a 1-2-3 ninth for his 10th save. The only run Wheeler gave up was a homer by Hoskins, who spent the first seven years of his career with the Phillies. He was sidelined throughout his final season while recovering from a knee injury, then signed with Milwaukee in January. Series continues tonight. Pregame at 5:05pm. First pitch at 5:40pm on AM1240 & 96.5FM.
NEW YORK (AP) — San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly betting on baseball and could be subject to a lifetime ban, according to a person familiar with the probe. MLB is looking into allegations Marcano bet on games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates while on the team’s injured list last season, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing. Marcano, 24, has not played since tearing his right ACL last July 24. He was claimed by the Padres off waivers on Nov. 2 and placed on the 10-day injured list March 19.
High school baseball sectionals are scheduled for today. Cumberland will take on St. Croix Falls in the first sectional semifinal and you can hear that game on 96.1FM. Pregame at 9:15am. First pitch at 9:30am. The winner of that game will face the winner of Elk Mound and Mondovi tonight. With first pitch scheduled for 4pm.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings and wide receiver Justin Jefferson agreed to a four-year extension that’s the richest contract in the NFL for a non-quarterback. Jefferson will get $110 million guaranteed in the deal that’s worth as much as $140 million, with more than $88 million due at signing. Jefferson has the most receiving yards in league history through a player’s first four seasons. He had entered the final year of his rookie deal. The two sides came close to an extension last summer. Jefferson missed seven games last season with a hamstring injury and still reached 1,074 receiving yards.