Tuesday, September 1

by | Sep 1, 2026 | Quick Hits

— Ryan Jeffers (UNC Wilmington) hit two home runs for host Minnesota in an 11-1 win over Detroit on Monday night.

— Walker Jenkins (South Brunswick) hit a 2-run homer for the Twins off a lob from a position player who was pitching in the eighth inning.

— Zach Neto (Campbell) had a hit, an RBI and scored two runs for the Los Angeles Angels in a 10-1 win over the visiting New York Yankees to end a 7-game losing streak for the Angels.

— The Chicago Cubs hit nine home runs, including three by Alex Bregman, in a 17-3 win over Milwaukee at Wrigley Field.

— Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from playing international soccer for Argentina.

— Defending champion Carlos Alcarez won his opening U.S. Open tennis match in New York in his return from a right wrist injury that had sidelined him since April.