DENVER (AP) — Ezequiel Tovar singled through a five-man infield during a ninth-inning storm, lifting Colorado over the Miami Marlins 7-6 Thursday after the Rockies wasted a four-run lead in the top of the inning.

Colorado took a 6-2 lead with four runs in the eighth, but Jorge Soler and pinch-hitter Garrett Cooper hit two-run homers on curveballs from Pierce Johnson in the ninth.

Huascar Brazobán (0-1) walked Kris Bryant and Elias Díaz on four pitches each starting the bottom half, retired Randal Grichuk on a flyout and after getting ahead of Ryan McMahon 0-2, threw four straight balls that loaded the bases.

Amid a downpour with thunder and lightning overhead, the Marlins moved right fielder Garrett Hampson to the infield and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Rockies/status/1661863563500355584">Tovar hit a chopper past diving third baseman Jean Segura into left field</a>.

“Crazy game, man,” McMahon said. “But we did what we had to do. They aren’t all pretty.”

Brent Suter (3-0) got the final out of the ninth for the Rockies, who took three of four in the series. Díaz homered for the second straight game for Colorado in its first walk-off win of the season.

Rockies rookie centerfielder Brenton Doyle left on a cart in the ninth with a bruised right knee after he was injured leaping in an attempt to deny Soler a home run.

“Ligaments are fine. It doesn’t feel good, but good news," Doyle said. “I’m not sure about an IL stint or not. But it’s going to take probably a couple days to feel better."

McMahon hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the four-run eighth. Díaz tied it with&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Rockies/status/1661839523628875776">a solo shot to lead off the sixth</a>&nbsp;against Braxton Garrett, his second homer in as many days. Doyle added an RBI single in the eighth.

Soler hit his 15th homer and third in as many games. Yuli Gurriel added an RBI triple off Kyle Freeland in the third the Marlins.

“Tough loss, no doubt,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said. “We felt really good about (the comeback), but unfortunately a few walks and it kind of cost us the game.”

With two lefty starters and a day game after a night game, both teams had revamped looks. Luis Arrárez, batting a big league-best .371, was out of Miami's lineup. Charlie Blackmon and Jurickson Profar didn't start for Colorado.

Gurriel put Miami ahead in the third with a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Marlins/status/1661821977395593216">one-out, RBI triple</a>&nbsp;that hugged the third-base line. The 38-year-old Gurriel became the oldest player with triples in consecutive games since 40-year-old Kenny Lofton for Cleveland in 2007.

Jonathan Davis, acquired from Detroit on Monday, had his own triple an inning later and scored on Xavier Edwards' single. Davis went 3 for 3 with a walk and is 6 for 7 with his new team.

Garrett went five-plus, giving up two runs and six hits. Freeland allowed two runs and seven hits over five innings.

“The ninth got crazy, but we’re here to pick guys up. We’re here to pick up Pierce,” Freeland said. “Rough outing, but we ended up coming through.”

The Rockies released veteran reliever Fernando Abad, four days after he was designated for assignment.

Marlins: Arráez said he felt fine after exiting Wednesday's game with a left leg cramp.

Rockies: 1B C.J. Cron (back spasms) is eligible to come off the 10-day injured list, but has yet to begin swinging a bat. “When it spasms up, everything kind of locks up on me and it's tough to move for a little while,” Cron said. “Movement is a lot better. Now just trying to start loosening it up.” ... McMahon stayed in after taking teammate Michael Toglia's liner off his back while leading off third in foul territory in the fourth.

Marlins: LHP Jesús Luzardo (3-3, 3.83 ERA), roughed up in his last outing, starts Friday night in Anaheim against Los Angeles Angels LHP Reid Detmers (0-3, 4.87).

Rockies: Continue a stretch of facing three former Cy Young Award winners in four days when RHP Max Scherzer (3-2, 4.01 ERA) and the New York Mets visit Coors Field on Friday night. RHP Connor Seabold (1-1, 5.97) starts for Colorado. Miami's Sandy Alcantara pitched in Denver on Wednesday and Justin Verlander goes Saturday. “I like the challenge," manager Bud Black said.

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 </figure>DENVER (AP) — Ezequiel Tovar singled through a five-man infield during a ninth-inning storm, lifting Colorado over the Miami Marlins 7-6 Thursday after the Rockies wasted a four-run lead in the top of the inning.Colorado took a 6-2 lead with four runs in the eighth, but Jorge Soler and pinch-hitter Garrett Cooper hit two-run homers on curveballs from Pierce Johnson in the ninth.Huascar Brazobán (0-1) walked Kris Bryant and Elias Díaz on four pitches each starting the bottom half, retired Randal Grichuk on a flyout and after getting ahead of Ryan McMahon 0-2, threw four straight balls that loaded the bases.Amid a downpour with thunder and lightning overhead, the Marlins moved right fielder Garrett Hampson to the infield and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Rockies/status/1661863563500355584">Tovar hit a chopper past diving third baseman Jean Segura into left field</a>.“Crazy game, man,” McMahon said. “But we did what we had to do. They aren’t all pretty.”Brent Suter (3-0) got the final out of the ninth for the Rockies, who took three of four in the series. Díaz homered for the second straight game for Colorado in its first walk-off win of the season.Rockies rookie centerfielder Brenton Doyle left on a cart in the ninth with a bruised right knee after he was injured leaping in an attempt to deny Soler a home run.“Ligaments are fine. It doesn’t feel good, but good news," Doyle said. “I’m not sure about an IL stint or not. But it’s going to take probably a couple days to feel better."McMahon hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the four-run eighth. Díaz tied it with&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Rockies/status/1661839523628875776">a solo shot to lead off the sixth</a>&nbsp;against Braxton Garrett, his second homer in as many days. Doyle added an RBI single in the eighth.Soler hit his 15th homer and third in as many games. Yuli Gurriel added an RBI triple off Kyle Freeland in the third the Marlins.“Tough loss, no doubt,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said. “We felt really good about (the comeback), but unfortunately a few walks and it kind of cost us the game.”With two lefty starters and a day game after a night game, both teams had revamped looks. Luis Arrárez, batting a big league-best .371, was out of Miami's lineup. Charlie Blackmon and Jurickson Profar didn't start for Colorado.Gurriel put Miami ahead in the third with a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Marlins/status/1661821977395593216">one-out, RBI triple</a>&nbsp;that hugged the third-base line. The 38-year-old Gurriel became the oldest player with triples in consecutive games since 40-year-old Kenny Lofton for Cleveland in 2007.Jonathan Davis, acquired from Detroit on Monday, had his own triple an inning later and scored on Xavier Edwards' single. Davis went 3 for 3 with a walk and is 6 for 7 with his new team.Garrett went five-plus, giving up two runs and six hits. Freeland allowed two runs and seven hits over five innings.“The ninth got crazy, but we’re here to pick guys up. We’re here to pick up Pierce,” Freeland said. “Rough outing, but we ended up coming through.”ABAD RELEASEDThe Rockies released veteran reliever Fernando Abad, four days after he was designated for assignment.TRAINER'S ROOMMarlins: Arráez said he felt fine after exiting Wednesday's game with a left leg cramp.Rockies: 1B C.J. Cron (back spasms) is eligible to come off the 10-day injured list, but has yet to begin swinging a bat. “When it spasms up, everything kind of locks up on me and it's tough to move for a little while,” Cron said. “Movement is a lot better. Now just trying to start loosening it up.” ... McMahon stayed in after taking teammate Michael Toglia's liner off his back while leading off third in foul territory in the fourth.UP NEXTMarlins: LHP Jesús Luzardo (3-3, 3.83 ERA), roughed up in his last outing, starts Friday night in Anaheim against Los Angeles Angels LHP Reid Detmers (0-3, 4.87).Rockies: Continue a stretch of facing three former Cy Young Award winners in four days when RHP Max Scherzer (3-2, 4.01 ERA) and the New York Mets visit Coors Field on Friday night. RHP Connor Seabold (1-1, 5.97) starts for Colorado. Miami's Sandy Alcantara pitched in Denver on Wednesday and Justin Verlander goes Saturday. “I like the challenge," manager Bud Black said.

Rockies roar back in ninth to walk off Marlins, 7-6

By: Mike Glesinger&nbsp; Panhandle Post

Alliance High School Student Athletes and Coaches celebrated another successful school year with the Annual Athletic Awards Night on Monday.&nbsp; &nbsp; AHS Head Coaches...Nick Myers-Wrestling,&nbsp; &nbsp;Stephen Crile-Girls Basketball,&nbsp; Dalton Holst-Boys Basketball,&nbsp; Joe and Laura Mangas-Unified Bowling,&nbsp; &nbsp;Danielle Swanson and Tara Quick-Cheerleading,&nbsp; Scott Mills-Girls and Boys Tennis,&nbsp; Nate Lanik-Girls, Boys and Unified Track and Field,&nbsp; Rennie Failor-Boys Golf,&nbsp; Berlyn Clear-Girls Golf,&nbsp; Manda Clarke-Volleyball,&nbsp; Kelly Erickson-Cross Country,&nbsp; Carlos Palomo-Softball&nbsp; and Chris seebohm-Football...&nbsp; reviewed their seasons and presented letters and awards to their athletes.&nbsp;&nbsp;

AHS Activities Director Anita James presented Scholarships and Special Awards during the program.

A-Club Scholarship.....Carver Hauptman,&nbsp; Abe Gomez

Amy Stephens Scholarship....Catherine Bryner

FNBO Western Conference Student Activities Scholarship...Kenna Montes and Carson Bair

3-D Award....Kenna Montes and Haley Weare

Western Conference Scholar Athlete Award....Jonah Amil,&nbsp; Carson Bair,&nbsp; Matthias Benzel,&nbsp; Regan Braun, Catherine Bryner,&nbsp; Jaelynne Clarke, Landen Crowe,&nbsp; Kenna Montes,&nbsp; Sonny Gonzalez,&nbsp; Ciara Hudson,&nbsp; John Kollars, Christian Soriano,&nbsp; Haylie Winter

NSAA Multi-Sport Student Athlete Award....Jonah Amil, Andrew Benzel, Regan Braun, Tyzen Brown, Catherine Bryner, Ben Cassatt-Reina,&nbsp; Jerry Hampton, Jett Herian, Ciara Hudson, Kayel Lambert, Espen Lanik,&nbsp; Alexis Libsack, Susano Montes, Matthew Moomey, Alivia Osborn, Tremaine Red Bear, Macey Seebohm, Bailey Shannon, Cole Stoike, Kysen Walker,&nbsp; Addison Weber, Rozlyn Wills, Trever Zurn

The night also included an emotional surprise,&nbsp; &nbsp;when Mark Seebohm, presented his son, Chris, who is resigning as Head Football Coach, a Special Plaque to honor his coaching years. Chris has spent 18 of his 22 years as a coach, at his hometown school.&nbsp; Chris has accepted a position&nbsp; as Principal at Alliance Middle School.&nbsp;

The A-Club gave special recognition to former AHS Teacher, Leonard Hartman,&nbsp; for his many years as a computer instructor, referee and scoreboard operator.&nbsp; Other Special Awards went to....Lori Watson-Honorary A-Club Member.&nbsp; Sarah and Mike Glesinger-Charles J Sherlock Senior Citizen Booster Award.&nbsp; &nbsp;John Kollars-Outstanding A-Club Member. Girl Athlete of the Year, Catherine Bryner.&nbsp; Boy Athlete of the Year, Tyzen Brown.&nbsp;

This years A-Club Officers...President Tyzen Brown, Vice-President Maribel Carillo, Secretary Kenna Montes, Sgt. at Arms Taytom Timbers announced next years Officers..... Jaelynne Clarke President,&nbsp; Ciara Hudson Vice President,&nbsp; Regan Braun Secretary,&nbsp; Jonah Amil Sgt at Arms.&nbsp;

Anita James will step down as Activities Director after 7 years. She has accepted a position as High School Assistant Principal.&nbsp; She finished the evening challenging each AHS Student to strive to work hard, compete and be the best you can be,&nbsp; for your team, your school and your community...and always remember ..."It's A Great Day To Be A Bulldog"

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 </figure>By: Mike Glesinger&nbsp; Panhandle PostAlliance High School Student Athletes and Coaches celebrated another successful school year with the Annual Athletic Awards Night on Monday.&nbsp; &nbsp; AHS Head Coaches...Nick Myers-Wrestling,&nbsp; &nbsp;Stephen Crile-Girls Basketball,&nbsp; Dalton Holst-Boys Basketball,&nbsp; Joe and Laura Mangas-Unified Bowling,&nbsp; &nbsp;Danielle Swanson and Tara Quick-Cheerleading,&nbsp; Scott Mills-Girls and Boys Tennis,&nbsp; Nate Lanik-Girls, Boys and Unified Track and Field,&nbsp; Rennie Failor-Boys Golf,&nbsp; Berlyn Clear-Girls Golf,&nbsp; Manda Clarke-Volleyball,&nbsp; Kelly Erickson-Cross Country,&nbsp; Carlos Palomo-Softball&nbsp; and Chris seebohm-Football...&nbsp; reviewed their seasons and presented letters and awards to their athletes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>AHS Activities Director Anita James presented Scholarships and Special Awards during the program.A-Club Scholarship.....Carver Hauptman,&nbsp; Abe GomezAmy Stephens Scholarship....Catherine BrynerFNBO Western Conference Student Activities Scholarship...Kenna Montes and Carson Bair3-D Award....Kenna Montes and Haley WeareWestern Conference Scholar Athlete Award....Jonah Amil,&nbsp; Carson Bair,&nbsp; Matthias Benzel,&nbsp; Regan Braun, Catherine Bryner,&nbsp; Jaelynne Clarke, Landen Crowe,&nbsp; Kenna Montes,&nbsp; Sonny Gonzalez,&nbsp; Ciara Hudson,&nbsp; John Kollars, Christian Soriano,&nbsp; Haylie WinterNSAA Multi-Sport Student Athlete Award....Jonah Amil, Andrew Benzel, Regan Braun, Tyzen Brown, Catherine Bryner, Ben Cassatt-Reina,&nbsp; Jerry Hampton, Jett Herian, Ciara Hudson, Kayel Lambert, Espen Lanik,&nbsp; Alexis Libsack, Susano Montes, Matthew Moomey, Alivia Osborn, Tremaine Red Bear, Macey Seebohm, Bailey Shannon, Cole Stoike, Kysen Walker,&nbsp; Addison Weber, Rozlyn Wills, Trever ZurnThe night also included an emotional surprise,&nbsp; &nbsp;when Mark Seebohm, presented his son, Chris, who is resigning as Head Football Coach, a Special Plaque to honor his coaching years. Chris has spent 18 of his 22 years as a coach, at his hometown school.&nbsp; Chris has accepted a position&nbsp; as Principal at Alliance Middle School.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>The A-Club gave special recognition to former AHS Teacher, Leonard Hartman,&nbsp; for his many years as a computer instructor, referee and scoreboard operator.&nbsp; Other Special Awards went to....Lori Watson-Honorary A-Club Member.&nbsp; Sarah and Mike Glesinger-Charles J Sherlock Senior Citizen Booster Award.&nbsp; &nbsp;John Kollars-Outstanding A-Club Member. Girl Athlete of the Year, Catherine Bryner.&nbsp; Boy Athlete of the Year, Tyzen Brown.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>This years A-Club Officers...President Tyzen Brown, Vice-President Maribel Carillo, Secretary Kenna Montes, Sgt. at Arms Taytom Timbers announced next years Officers..... Jaelynne Clarke President,&nbsp; Ciara Hudson Vice President,&nbsp; Regan Braun Secretary,&nbsp; Jonah Amil Sgt at Arms.&nbsp;Anita James will step down as Activities Director after 7 years. She has accepted a position as High School Assistant Principal.&nbsp; She finished the evening challenging each AHS Student to strive to work hard, compete and be the best you can be,&nbsp; for your team, your school and your community...and always remember ..."It's A Great Day To Be A Bulldog"<figure>
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AHS holds Athletic Awards Night

DENVER (AP) — Elías Díaz homered and doubled to drive in two runs and Jurickson Profar doubled twice to extend his on-base streak to 30 games and drive in another pair as the Colorado Rockies beat the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Monday night.

Bryan De La Cruz had four hits for the Marlins, scoring twice and Jacob Stallings had two RBIs on an infield force play and a single.

With the score tied 2-all going into the bottom of the sixth inning, Díaz connected for his fourth home run, driving an offering from Edward Cabrera (3-4) into the left field bleachers.

Profar, whose on-base streak is the longest active streak in the majors, added a two-run double in the bottom of the seventh. “We didn’t play good baseball in Texas,” said Profar, whose Rockies were swept by the Rangers in a three-game set over the weekend. “But this team, we battle and we can turn it up. It started with (Chase) Anderson pitching really well … and we know we’re a pretty good hitting ballclub.”

Pierce Johnson got three outs for his ninth save and Jake Bird (1-0) pitched 1 1/3 innings of hitless relief for the victory.

Profar, Kris Bryant and Díaz hit successive doubles off Cabrera in the bottom of the first inning, giving the Rockies a 2-0 lead. But Cabrera regrouped to set down 13 of the next 14 batters, striking out four and walking one in that span before Charlie Blackmon’s two-out single in the bottom of the fifth.

Miami chipped away to tie it at 2-2, getting an RBI single from Luis Arraez in the top of the third and a run-scoring force out by Stallings in the fourth.

Anderson, making his second start for the Rockies since being claimed off waivers from Tampa Bay on May 12, went 5 2/3 innings and allowed two runs on eight hits in winding up with another no decision. “He pitched efficiently,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “They were aggressive against Chase but he was making pitches. He'd like to have a couple of at-bats backs but overall I thought he threw the ball well. The game management part was solid, under control, a poised veteran pitcher."

The Marlins had other chances but hit into two double plays and saw a baserunner thrown out trying to advance to third.

“We had the right guys up at the right times. We just didn’t cash in,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said.

Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner returned to the clubhouse before the game for his first visit to the park since suffering a skull fracture and concussion when he was struck in the head by a line drive off the bat of the Philadelphia Phillies’ Nick Castellanos on May 13. “That picked me up and I think it picked the guys up,” Black said. “He sat down. We chatted. It was good to see him. He’s still going through some things but he’s feeling better each and every day.” Black said Feltner told him he’s motivated to pitch again this season. However, no timetable has been outlined for his return.

Marlins: LHP Trevor Rogers (left biceps strain) came out of his latest rehab appearance well and is on track for another rehab outing later this week. “Everything has been positive so far, no setbacks,” said manager Skip Schumaker. Rogers was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 20.

Rockies: RHP Noah Davis (right elbow inflammation) came out of a bullpen session Monday feeling good and the club expects to formulate a plan in the next day or two for a rehab assignment. “He’s on the way back,” manager Bud Black said. “It’s good that he hit the mound and the elbow feels great.” … 2B Brendan Rodgers, out indefinitely after undergoing surgery in early March to repair a damaged left shoulder capsule, was on the field pre-game taking infield grounders, a sign his rehab is ahead of schedule. Initially, it was thought likely Rodgers would miss this season but Black said there’s a “realistic chance” Rodgers could return before season’s end.

Marlins rookie RHP Eury Perez (1-0, 2.79 ERA) is set to make his third career start Tuesday night against the Rockies. He earned his first major league win last time out, allowing one run in five innings in the Marlins’ 5-3 victory over the Washington Nationals. The Rockies counter with LHP Austin Gomber (3-4, 6.70 ERA).

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 </figure>DENVER (AP) — Elías Díaz homered and doubled to drive in two runs and Jurickson Profar doubled twice to extend his on-base streak to 30 games and drive in another pair as the Colorado Rockies beat the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Monday night.Bryan De La Cruz had four hits for the Marlins, scoring twice and Jacob Stallings had two RBIs on an infield force play and a single.With the score tied 2-all going into the bottom of the sixth inning, Díaz connected for his fourth home run, driving an offering from Edward Cabrera (3-4) into the left field bleachers.Profar, whose on-base streak is the longest active streak in the majors, added a two-run double in the bottom of the seventh. “We didn’t play good baseball in Texas,” said Profar, whose Rockies were swept by the Rangers in a three-game set over the weekend. “But this team, we battle and we can turn it up. It started with (Chase) Anderson pitching really well … and we know we’re a pretty good hitting ballclub.”Pierce Johnson got three outs for his ninth save and Jake Bird (1-0) pitched 1 1/3 innings of hitless relief for the victory.Profar, Kris Bryant and Díaz hit successive doubles off Cabrera in the bottom of the first inning, giving the Rockies a 2-0 lead. But Cabrera regrouped to set down 13 of the next 14 batters, striking out four and walking one in that span before Charlie Blackmon’s two-out single in the bottom of the fifth.Miami chipped away to tie it at 2-2, getting an RBI single from Luis Arraez in the top of the third and a run-scoring force out by Stallings in the fourth.Anderson, making his second start for the Rockies since being claimed off waivers from Tampa Bay on May 12, went 5 2/3 innings and allowed two runs on eight hits in winding up with another no decision. “He pitched efficiently,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “They were aggressive against Chase but he was making pitches. He'd like to have a couple of at-bats backs but overall I thought he threw the ball well. The game management part was solid, under control, a poised veteran pitcher."The Marlins had other chances but hit into two double plays and saw a baserunner thrown out trying to advance to third.“We had the right guys up at the right times. We just didn’t cash in,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said.WELCOME SIGHTRockies pitcher Ryan Feltner returned to the clubhouse before the game for his first visit to the park since suffering a skull fracture and concussion when he was struck in the head by a line drive off the bat of the Philadelphia Phillies’ Nick Castellanos on May 13. “That picked me up and I think it picked the guys up,” Black said. “He sat down. We chatted. It was good to see him. He’s still going through some things but he’s feeling better each and every day.” Black said Feltner told him he’s motivated to pitch again this season. However, no timetable has been outlined for his return.TRAINER’S ROOMMarlins: LHP Trevor Rogers (left biceps strain) came out of his latest rehab appearance well and is on track for another rehab outing later this week. “Everything has been positive so far, no setbacks,” said manager Skip Schumaker. Rogers was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 20.Rockies: RHP Noah Davis (right elbow inflammation) came out of a bullpen session Monday feeling good and the club expects to formulate a plan in the next day or two for a rehab assignment. “He’s on the way back,” manager Bud Black said. “It’s good that he hit the mound and the elbow feels great.” … 2B Brendan Rodgers, out indefinitely after undergoing surgery in early March to repair a damaged left shoulder capsule, was on the field pre-game taking infield grounders, a sign his rehab is ahead of schedule. Initially, it was thought likely Rodgers would miss this season but Black said there’s a “realistic chance” Rodgers could return before season’s end.UP NEXTMarlins rookie RHP Eury Perez (1-0, 2.79 ERA) is set to make his third career start Tuesday night against the Rockies. He earned his first major league win last time out, allowing one run in five innings in the Marlins’ 5-3 victory over the Washington Nationals. The Rockies counter with LHP Austin Gomber (3-4, 6.70 ERA).

Diaz continues to dominate for Rockies in 5-3 win over Marlins

2023 Nebraska High School Boys State Golf - Live Results

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists, and the Denver Nuggets advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in team history Monday night, sweeping the Western Conference finals with a 113-111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jamal Murray scored 25 points for the top-seeded Nuggets, who overcame LeBron James’ 31-point first half and a 15-point halftime deficit with a tenacious finish in Game 4 to earn their first conference title in their 47 NBA seasons.

James finished with 40 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists after the highest-scoring postseason half of his career, but even the top scorer in NBA history couldn’t keep the deep, dynamic Nuggets from their sixth consecutive victory overall.

James missed two tying shots in the final seconds, with Aaron Gordon appearing to block his shot at the buzzer.

Jokic earned his eighth triple-double of the playoffs by the third quarter, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s 1967 NBA record for triple-doubles in a single postseason. The Serbian big man also led the Nuggets’ tenacious defensive effort despite picking up his fifth foul midway through the fourth quarter — and when Denver needed a big basket, Jokic delivered that as well.

The Lakers erased a seven-point deficit and tied it with five minutes to play, but Jokic hit a 25-foot fallaway 3-pointer. After Anthony Davis hit two free throws to tie it with 1:11 left, Jokic muscled his way past Davis for the tiebreaking layup.

James then badly missed a strange fallaway jumper with 26 seconds left. After Murray missed a turnaround to give the Lakers one last chance, James' drive at the buzzer was thwarted by Murray and Gordon, who scored 22 points.

The Nuggets will cap their superb season under coach Michael Malone by playing for their first NBA championship. Denver both eliminated the Lakers for the first time in eight playoff meetings and swept a playoff series for the first time, likely earning several days off before the finals.

Unless the Boston Celtics make basketball history by rallying from their 3-0 deficit in the East finals, Denver will host the eighth-seeded Miami Heat to open the NBA Finals, beginning June 1.

James scored 21 points in the first quarter and worked desperately to keep the Lakers competitive in the final game of his 20th NBA season. But the Lakers couldn’t even force a Game 5, with an apparently exhausted Davis scoring 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and adding 14 rebounds.

Austin Reaves scored 17 points for the Lakers, who were swept in a playoff series for the 11th time in team history, including nine best-of-seven series.

The loss ended seventh-seeded Los Angeles’ incredible turnaround after starting the season 2-10 under new coach Darvin Ham. After bolstering their roster at the trade deadline and surging into the postseason with two months of strong play, the Lakers then knocked off second-seeded Memphis and eliminated defending champion Golden State to stir their worldwide fans’ hopes for one of the most unlikely championship runs in NBA history.

Facing elimination for the first time in their remarkable playoff run, James and the Lakers responded with their best half of the series, taking a 73-58 halftime lead on James’ broad shoulders. He had 21 points in the first quarter, tying his playoff career high for a quarter in his record 282nd postseason game. He then matched his career high for points in any first half.

But the Nuggets responded with a relentless third quarter, taking their first lead less than eight minutes after halftime. Denver pushed its lead to seven before the Lakers rallied, with Davis’ putback dunk tying it with 5:02 to play.

Nuggets: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope converted a four-point play in the first quarter. He finished with 13 points. ... The Nuggets have yet to trail in any series, and they’re 8-0 at home in the playoffs – 10-0 since March. Denver is 12-3 overall in the postseason.

Lakers: James got an accidental 3-pointer in the first half when his lob pass to Rui Hachimura went in the basket. ... Ham shook up his starting lineup for the Lakers’ last chance, replacing struggling D’Angelo Russell and Jarred Vanderbilt with Dennis Schröder and Hachimura. The moves immediately worked, with the two new starters combining for 19 points in the first half. ... James’ 21 points were the most by a Lakers player in a playoff first quarter since at least 1997. ... Veteran Tristan Thompson had four points in 10 minutes during the most significant playing time of his Lakers career, which began in the final weekend of the regular season. … Kyrie Irving watched the game from courtside. The star free-agent guard has been linked to a reunion with James on the Lakers next season. Other fans at courtside included Vin Diesel, Adam Sandler and Aaron Donald.

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 </figure>LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists, and the Denver Nuggets advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in team history Monday night, sweeping the Western Conference finals with a 113-111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.Jamal Murray scored 25 points for the top-seeded Nuggets, who overcame LeBron James’ 31-point first half and a 15-point halftime deficit with a tenacious finish in Game 4 to earn their first conference title in their 47 NBA seasons.James finished with 40 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists after the highest-scoring postseason half of his career, but even the top scorer in NBA history couldn’t keep the deep, dynamic Nuggets from their sixth consecutive victory overall.James missed two tying shots in the final seconds, with Aaron Gordon appearing to block his shot at the buzzer.Jokic earned his eighth triple-double of the playoffs by the third quarter, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s 1967 NBA record for triple-doubles in a single postseason. The Serbian big man also led the Nuggets’ tenacious defensive effort despite picking up his fifth foul midway through the fourth quarter — and when Denver needed a big basket, Jokic delivered that as well.The Lakers erased a seven-point deficit and tied it with five minutes to play, but Jokic hit a 25-foot fallaway 3-pointer. After Anthony Davis hit two free throws to tie it with 1:11 left, Jokic muscled his way past Davis for the tiebreaking layup.James then badly missed a strange fallaway jumper with 26 seconds left. After Murray missed a turnaround to give the Lakers one last chance, James' drive at the buzzer was thwarted by Murray and Gordon, who scored 22 points.The Nuggets will cap their superb season under coach Michael Malone by playing for their first NBA championship. Denver both eliminated the Lakers for the first time in eight playoff meetings and swept a playoff series for the first time, likely earning several days off before the finals.Unless the Boston Celtics make basketball history by rallying from their 3-0 deficit in the East finals, Denver will host the eighth-seeded Miami Heat to open the NBA Finals, beginning June 1.James scored 21 points in the first quarter and worked desperately to keep the Lakers competitive in the final game of his 20th NBA season. But the Lakers couldn’t even force a Game 5, with an apparently exhausted Davis scoring 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and adding 14 rebounds.Austin Reaves scored 17 points for the Lakers, who were swept in a playoff series for the 11th time in team history, including nine best-of-seven series.The loss ended seventh-seeded Los Angeles’ incredible turnaround after starting the season 2-10 under new coach Darvin Ham. After bolstering their roster at the trade deadline and surging into the postseason with two months of strong play, the Lakers then knocked off second-seeded Memphis and eliminated defending champion Golden State to stir their worldwide fans’ hopes for one of the most unlikely championship runs in NBA history.Facing elimination for the first time in their remarkable playoff run, James and the Lakers responded with their best half of the series, taking a 73-58 halftime lead on James’ broad shoulders. He had 21 points in the first quarter, tying his playoff career high for a quarter in his record 282nd postseason game. He then matched his career high for points in any first half.But the Nuggets responded with a relentless third quarter, taking their first lead less than eight minutes after halftime. Denver pushed its lead to seven before the Lakers rallied, with Davis’ putback dunk tying it with 5:02 to play.TIP-INSNuggets: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope converted a four-point play in the first quarter. He finished with 13 points. ... The Nuggets have yet to trail in any series, and they’re 8-0 at home in the playoffs – 10-0 since March. Denver is 12-3 overall in the postseason.Lakers: James got an accidental 3-pointer in the first half when his lob pass to Rui Hachimura went in the basket. ... Ham shook up his starting lineup for the Lakers’ last chance, replacing struggling D’Angelo Russell and Jarred Vanderbilt with Dennis Schröder and Hachimura. The moves immediately worked, with the two new starters combining for 19 points in the first half. ... James’ 21 points were the most by a Lakers player in a playoff first quarter since at least 1997. ... Veteran Tristan Thompson had four points in 10 minutes during the most significant playing time of his Lakers career, which began in the final weekend of the regular season. … Kyrie Irving watched the game from courtside. The star free-agent guard has been linked to a reunion with James on the Lakers next season. Other fans at courtside included Vin Diesel, Adam Sandler and Aaron Donald.

Nuggets headed to first NBA Finals in franchise history!

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nikola Jokic was far from his usual dominant self while mired in foul trouble, and Jamal Murray cooled off after his scorching first half. The Denver Nuggets' big early lead disappeared entirely in the fourth quarter of Game 3, and the Lakers' home crowd was in a frenzy.

The Nuggets weathered every setback and calmly, methodically took control with a poise worthy of champions.

With one more victory, they'll finally get the chance to play for their first rings.

Murray scored 37 points, Jokic added 24 points and eight assists and the Nuggets rolled to a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals with a 119-108 victory over Los Angeles on Saturday night.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half against his former team for the top-seeded Nuggets, who have never been this close to the NBA Finals in 47 years in the league. Denver is making its fifth straight playoff appearance, and the ultimate stage is now just one win away.

“I learn a lot about this team every time we play,” Caldwell-Pope said. “We have that dog mentality where no matter if we’re up, down, we’re going to continue to fight and play our game, and do it at a high level. We’re going to continue to do that for the rest of these games.”

Denver blew a 14-point lead in Game 3, but made a decisive 13-0 run in the fourth quarter to snap the Lakers' nine-game home winning streak since March 26, including seven straight victories since the regular season ended. The Nuggets excelled down the stretch with Murray and Jokic repeatedly running a two-man pick-and-roll game suggested by “Coach Jokic,” according to coach Michael Malone.

“This group is capable of doing great things, and they believe,” Malone said. “Belief is a very powerful thing.”

No team has rallied from a 3-0 playoff series deficit in NBA history. Game 4 is Monday night in Los Angeles.

“I can’t speak for the guys right now because I don’t know what’s going through all their minds, but I still (believe),” said LeBron James, who had 23 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds. “So it’s time to go right back home and start to refuel and start the treatment process and recovery process and get ready for Monday. My mindset is always locked in.”

Anthony Davis had 28 points and 18 rebounds for the seventh-seeded Lakers, who hadn't lost three straight games since early February. Los Angeles' prolonged, desperate surge ever since the trade deadline has finally run out of steam against the powerhouse Nuggets, who have won five consecutive playoff games.

“They've been at the top of the food chain for a reason, and have a plethora of guys that can hurt you, as was on full display tonight,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said. “But you know, circumstances are what they are. Difficult, but not impossible.”

James hit three 3-pointers after starting the series 0 for 13 from distance, and Austin Reaves added 23 points and seven rebounds. But Rui Hachimura was the only other Lakers scorer to crack double figures with 13 points, and they couldn't counter the Nuggets' balanced effort down the stretch.

“Our backs have been against the wall (for) probably about the last two months, maybe more than that since the trade deadline," Reaves said. “Swinging, throwing punches to fight to get to this opportunity. ... We can either come out Monday and go home, or we can fight for another day. And with the group of guys that we’ve got, I know what that answer will be.”

Jokic's streak of four consecutive triple-doubles ended in a fairly quiet game for the two-time MVP, who got his fourth foul in the third quarter. But Murray scored 17 points in a dynamic first quarter following his 23-point fourth quarter two nights ago, and he had 30 points by halftime of Game 3.

Bruce Brown scored 15 points and hit a key 3-pointer down the stretch for the Nuggets before Jokic all but iced it on a 3-pointer with 3:17 to play.

The Lakers’ passionate fans turned out in force for the 17-time champion franchise’s first conference finals games at home since 2010. Los Angeles tried desperately to get back in the series, with James playing 43 minutes after spraining his left ankle in Game 2 on top of his already sore right foot.

But the Nuggets’ flight to the coast didn’t cool off Murray in the slightest: The Canadian guard poured in 17 points in the first quarter and had 26 midway through the second. Reaves racked up 15 points, three assists and three rebounds in the second quarter alone to keep LA in it.

Hachimura’s 3-pointer early in the fourth gave the Lakers their first lead since the opening minutes, but the Nuggets took charge again in a rally highlighted by Brown’s 3-pointer with 7:02 to play, after which he taunted the Lakers’ bench with Los Angeles’ own “Freeze” 3-point celebration.

D’Angelo Russell had another rough game for the Lakers, scoring three points on 1-of-8 shooting in 20 minutes. The Lakers’ biggest addition in their trade deadline transformation has just 21 points in the series.

Nuggets: Aaron Gordon had seven points in 32 minutes. ... Michael Porter Jr. had 14 points and 10 rebounds, capped by a 3-pointer in the final 90 seconds.

Lakers: Backup C Mo Bamba missed his ninth consecutive game with a sore left ankle. The team is hopeful Bamba can play at some point in this series. ... Fans near courtside included Jack Nicholson, Eddie Murphy, Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal, Andy Garcia, Dyan Cannon, Ken Jeong, Joel McHale, LA Kings captain Anze Kopitar and defenseman Drew Doughty, and Khalil Mack, Derwin James and Sebastian Joseph-Day from the Los Angeles Chargers’ defense.

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 </figure>LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nikola Jokic was far from his usual dominant self while mired in foul trouble, and Jamal Murray cooled off after his scorching first half. The Denver Nuggets' big early lead disappeared entirely in the fourth quarter of Game 3, and the Lakers' home crowd was in a frenzy.The Nuggets weathered every setback and calmly, methodically took control with a poise worthy of champions.With one more victory, they'll finally get the chance to play for their first rings.Murray scored 37 points, Jokic added 24 points and eight assists and the Nuggets rolled to a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals with a 119-108 victory over Los Angeles on Saturday night.Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half against his former team for the top-seeded Nuggets, who have never been this close to the NBA Finals in 47 years in the league. Denver is making its fifth straight playoff appearance, and the ultimate stage is now just one win away.“I learn a lot about this team every time we play,” Caldwell-Pope said. “We have that dog mentality where no matter if we’re up, down, we’re going to continue to fight and play our game, and do it at a high level. We’re going to continue to do that for the rest of these games.”Denver blew a 14-point lead in Game 3, but made a decisive 13-0 run in the fourth quarter to snap the Lakers' nine-game home winning streak since March 26, including seven straight victories since the regular season ended. The Nuggets excelled down the stretch with Murray and Jokic repeatedly running a two-man pick-and-roll game suggested by “Coach Jokic,” according to coach Michael Malone.“This group is capable of doing great things, and they believe,” Malone said. “Belief is a very powerful thing.”No team has rallied from a 3-0 playoff series deficit in NBA history. Game 4 is Monday night in Los Angeles.“I can’t speak for the guys right now because I don’t know what’s going through all their minds, but I still (believe),” said LeBron James, who had 23 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds. “So it’s time to go right back home and start to refuel and start the treatment process and recovery process and get ready for Monday. My mindset is always locked in.”Anthony Davis had 28 points and 18 rebounds for the seventh-seeded Lakers, who hadn't lost three straight games since early February. Los Angeles' prolonged, desperate surge ever since the trade deadline has finally run out of steam against the powerhouse Nuggets, who have won five consecutive playoff games.“They've been at the top of the food chain for a reason, and have a plethora of guys that can hurt you, as was on full display tonight,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said. “But you know, circumstances are what they are. Difficult, but not impossible.”James hit three 3-pointers after starting the series 0 for 13 from distance, and Austin Reaves added 23 points and seven rebounds. But Rui Hachimura was the only other Lakers scorer to crack double figures with 13 points, and they couldn't counter the Nuggets' balanced effort down the stretch.“Our backs have been against the wall (for) probably about the last two months, maybe more than that since the trade deadline," Reaves said. “Swinging, throwing punches to fight to get to this opportunity. ... We can either come out Monday and go home, or we can fight for another day. And with the group of guys that we’ve got, I know what that answer will be.”Jokic's streak of four consecutive triple-doubles ended in a fairly quiet game for the two-time MVP, who got his fourth foul in the third quarter. But Murray scored 17 points in a dynamic first quarter following his 23-point fourth quarter two nights ago, and he had 30 points by halftime of Game 3.Bruce Brown scored 15 points and hit a key 3-pointer down the stretch for the Nuggets before Jokic all but iced it on a 3-pointer with 3:17 to play.The Lakers’ passionate fans turned out in force for the 17-time champion franchise’s first conference finals games at home since 2010. Los Angeles tried desperately to get back in the series, with James playing 43 minutes after spraining his left ankle in Game 2 on top of his already sore right foot.But the Nuggets’ flight to the coast didn’t cool off Murray in the slightest: The Canadian guard poured in 17 points in the first quarter and had 26 midway through the second. Reaves racked up 15 points, three assists and three rebounds in the second quarter alone to keep LA in it.Hachimura’s 3-pointer early in the fourth gave the Lakers their first lead since the opening minutes, but the Nuggets took charge again in a rally highlighted by Brown’s 3-pointer with 7:02 to play, after which he taunted the Lakers’ bench with Los Angeles’ own “Freeze” 3-point celebration.D’Angelo Russell had another rough game for the Lakers, scoring three points on 1-of-8 shooting in 20 minutes. The Lakers’ biggest addition in their trade deadline transformation has just 21 points in the series.TIP-INSNuggets: Aaron Gordon had seven points in 32 minutes. ... Michael Porter Jr. had 14 points and 10 rebounds, capped by a 3-pointer in the final 90 seconds.Lakers: Backup C Mo Bamba missed his ninth consecutive game with a sore left ankle. The team is hopeful Bamba can play at some point in this series. ... Fans near courtside included Jack Nicholson, Eddie Murphy, Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal, Andy Garcia, Dyan Cannon, Ken Jeong, Joel McHale, LA Kings captain Anze Kopitar and defenseman Drew Doughty, and Khalil Mack, Derwin James and Sebastian Joseph-Day from the Los Angeles Chargers’ defense.

Nuggets on brink of clinching spot in NBA Finals with Game 3 win in LA

DENVER (AP) — After Nikola Jokic's monster game in the opener, his pick-and-roll partner Jamal Murray took the spotlight in the Western Conference finals Thursday night.

Murray scored 23 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, propelling the Denver Nuggets to a 108-103 come-from-behind win over the Los Angeles Lakers for a 2-0 lead in the series.

“He was special,” Jokic said. “He won us the game basically.”

Murray missed 12 of his 17 shots through three quarters but found his touch in the fourth, going 6 for 7, including four 3-pointers, and fueling a 15-1 run that gave Denver a 96-84 lead.

“He made shots at the end of the clock,” LeBron James lamented. “We guard for 24 seconds and he made two big-time shots, one over (Anthony Davis) and one over me. He had his 3-point shot going in the fourth. It’s no surprise to me, he’s done it before. Sometimes it’s a never-miss league.”

In all, Denver sank seven 3s in the fourth quarter after hitting seven all night.

“It would have been a lot easier if I had made them in the first half,” said Murray, who is still playing through an earache he hasn’t been able to shake since Round 2.

Jokic added 23 points, 17 rebounds and a dozen assists a day after ESPN sideline reporter Lisa Salters handed the Nuggets the no-respect card by acknowledging that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nikola-jokic-nuggets-espn-lisa-salters-31566fb8b829c8062bcba739c812d3a7">she'd never seen the two-time MVP play before</a>&nbsp;Game 1, when he had 34 points, 21 boards and 14 assists.

“For those that don't know him, he's got 13 playoff triple-doubles now,” Malone sneered after Game 2. "It's just incredible what he continues to do on a nightly basis on the biggest stage in the world.”

As for Jokic, he brushed off the slights on him and his teammates, saying, “It's nothing new for us.”

Malone was plenty miffed by the Lakers getting all the pub.

“You win Game 1 and all everybody talked about was the Lakers,” Malone said. "Let’s be honest, the national narrative was, ‘Hey, the Lakers are fine. They’re down 1-0, but they figured something out.’ No one talked about how Nikola just had an historic performance. He’s got 13 (playoff) triple-doubles now, third all-time. What he’s doing is just incredible.

“But their narrative wasn’t about the Nuggets. The narrative wasn’t about Nikola. The narrative was about the Lakers and their adjustments. So you know, you put that in your pipe and you smoke it, you come back and you know what, we’re gonna go up 2-0.”

The Nuggets have never been this close to reaching the NBA Finals in their history. Game 3 is Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena, where James and the Lakers are 8-0 in the playoffs.

Malone said he reminded Murray heading into the fourth quarter not to fret over his shooting woes but to focus on contributing in other ways. He heeded that advice, grabbing three big boards on defense and stealing the ball twice besides hitting 4-of-5 from deep and 7-of-8 from the stripe.

“Three-point line is what killed us in the fourth,” James said.

Malone knew that when Murray finally found the net, many more buckets would follow.

“We all know ... he just has to see one go in,” Malone said, and when that happened, "he kind of looked up to the heavens and that’s all he needs. And after that he’s shooting into a hula hoop.”

Just like in Game 1, the Lakers didn't go down easily. They pulled to three points on Austin Reaves' jumper before Murray sank two free throws with 12 seconds left and Bruce Brown stole the ball from James, then dribbled out the final 8 seconds.

The Nuggets improved to 41-8 at home, best in the NBA, including 8-0 in the playoffs.

James and Reaves both scored 22 for Los Angeles. Davis scored 18 after pouring in 40 in the opener and Rui Hachimra scored 21 points off the bench.

For much of the night, it appeared as though the Lakers would wrest home-court advantage from the Nuggets, who are the top seed for the first time in their history. The Lakers won the series openers at Memphis and Golden State to reach the conference championship.

The outstanding defense Hachimura played on Jokic in the fourth quarter of the Lakers' loss in Game 1 led many to believe coach Darvin Ham would start Hachimura to try to stymie the Nuggets' star center from the start. But instead he came off the bench again, scoring 17 first-half points but just four thereafter.

“Proud of our guys,” Ham said. “They bounced back. We addressed a lot of the things that we said we were going to try to do better. Still got to be better in transition D. But overall the energy was there, the effort was there, the urgency was there, we just caught a bad stretch.”

Lakers: Los Angeles made 23 of 26 free throws. ... Davis and James were a combined 13 of 36 from the floor.

Nuggets: After watching the Lakers start the second quarter on a 9-0 run with Jokic and Murray on the bench, Malone kept Jokic in to start the fourth quarter. “Nikola's like Secretariat, man," Malone said. "That guy can run for days.”

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 </figure>DENVER (AP) — After Nikola Jokic's monster game in the opener, his pick-and-roll partner Jamal Murray took the spotlight in the Western Conference finals Thursday night.Murray scored 23 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, propelling the Denver Nuggets to a 108-103 come-from-behind win over the Los Angeles Lakers for a 2-0 lead in the series.“He was special,” Jokic said. “He won us the game basically.”Murray missed 12 of his 17 shots through three quarters but found his touch in the fourth, going 6 for 7, including four 3-pointers, and fueling a 15-1 run that gave Denver a 96-84 lead.“He made shots at the end of the clock,” LeBron James lamented. “We guard for 24 seconds and he made two big-time shots, one over (Anthony Davis) and one over me. He had his 3-point shot going in the fourth. It’s no surprise to me, he’s done it before. Sometimes it’s a never-miss league.”In all, Denver sank seven 3s in the fourth quarter after hitting seven all night.“It would have been a lot easier if I had made them in the first half,” said Murray, who is still playing through an earache he hasn’t been able to shake since Round 2.Jokic added 23 points, 17 rebounds and a dozen assists a day after ESPN sideline reporter Lisa Salters handed the Nuggets the no-respect card by acknowledging that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nikola-jokic-nuggets-espn-lisa-salters-31566fb8b829c8062bcba739c812d3a7">she'd never seen the two-time MVP play before</a>&nbsp;Game 1, when he had 34 points, 21 boards and 14 assists.“For those that don't know him, he's got 13 playoff triple-doubles now,” Malone sneered after Game 2. "It's just incredible what he continues to do on a nightly basis on the biggest stage in the world.”As for Jokic, he brushed off the slights on him and his teammates, saying, “It's nothing new for us.”Malone was plenty miffed by the Lakers getting all the pub.“You win Game 1 and all everybody talked about was the Lakers,” Malone said. "Let’s be honest, the national narrative was, ‘Hey, the Lakers are fine. They’re down 1-0, but they figured something out.’ No one talked about how Nikola just had an historic performance. He’s got 13 (playoff) triple-doubles now, third all-time. What he’s doing is just incredible.“But their narrative wasn’t about the Nuggets. The narrative wasn’t about Nikola. The narrative was about the Lakers and their adjustments. So you know, you put that in your pipe and you smoke it, you come back and you know what, we’re gonna go up 2-0.”The Nuggets have never been this close to reaching the NBA Finals in their history. Game 3 is Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena, where James and the Lakers are 8-0 in the playoffs.Malone said he reminded Murray heading into the fourth quarter not to fret over his shooting woes but to focus on contributing in other ways. He heeded that advice, grabbing three big boards on defense and stealing the ball twice besides hitting 4-of-5 from deep and 7-of-8 from the stripe.“Three-point line is what killed us in the fourth,” James said.Malone knew that when Murray finally found the net, many more buckets would follow.“We all know ... he just has to see one go in,” Malone said, and when that happened, "he kind of looked up to the heavens and that’s all he needs. And after that he’s shooting into a hula hoop.”Just like in Game 1, the Lakers didn't go down easily. They pulled to three points on Austin Reaves' jumper before Murray sank two free throws with 12 seconds left and Bruce Brown stole the ball from James, then dribbled out the final 8 seconds.The Nuggets improved to 41-8 at home, best in the NBA, including 8-0 in the playoffs.James and Reaves both scored 22 for Los Angeles. Davis scored 18 after pouring in 40 in the opener and Rui Hachimra scored 21 points off the bench.For much of the night, it appeared as though the Lakers would wrest home-court advantage from the Nuggets, who are the top seed for the first time in their history. The Lakers won the series openers at Memphis and Golden State to reach the conference championship.The outstanding defense Hachimura played on Jokic in the fourth quarter of the Lakers' loss in Game 1 led many to believe coach Darvin Ham would start Hachimura to try to stymie the Nuggets' star center from the start. But instead he came off the bench again, scoring 17 first-half points but just four thereafter.“Proud of our guys,” Ham said. “They bounced back. We addressed a lot of the things that we said we were going to try to do better. Still got to be better in transition D. But overall the energy was there, the effort was there, the urgency was there, we just caught a bad stretch.”And a suddenly red-hot Jamal Murray.TIP-INSLakers: Los Angeles made 23 of 26 free throws. ... Davis and James were a combined 13 of 36 from the floor.Nuggets: After watching the Lakers start the second quarter on a 9-0 run with Jokic and Murray on the bench, Malone kept Jokic in to start the fourth quarter. “Nikola's like Secretariat, man," Malone said. "That guy can run for days.”

Murray paces Game Two win as Nuggets take 2-0 series lead on Lakers

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Panhandle Prep Sports Magazine will host their 29th Annual Girls and Boys All-Star Basketball games, Friday May 26 at Scottsbluff High School.&nbsp; These games match up the top players from Western Nebraska and Eastern Wyoming in a single game showdown.&nbsp;

Players and Coaches were selected following the end of the regular season.&nbsp; The teams will gather for practices, photos and activities beginning Friday morning.&nbsp; The players will have 2 practices to get to know their teammates and coaches.&nbsp; The games will begin at 5:30 pm Friday, May 26,&nbsp; with the Girls game up first followed by the Boys game. Both games will be played at Scottsbluff High School.&nbsp; 

Other events,&nbsp; during the evening,&nbsp; include a Dunk contest at halftime of the girls game and a 3 point shootout in between the girls and boys games.&nbsp; &nbsp;Panhandle Prep will award a Scholarship at halftime of the boys game.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Scottsbluff High School Dance team will also perform at halftime of the boys game. The teams will be split between the Red and the Blue.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Blue Girls Coaches:&nbsp; Randy Hurlburt, Gordon/Rushville.&nbsp; Stephen Crile, Alliance

Red Girls Coaches: Barry Ward, Burns. Ron Olson, Hay Springs

Blue Coaches:&nbsp; &nbsp;Joel Nelson,&nbsp; Gordon/Rushville. Shawn Dillehay, Sidney

Red Boys Coaches: Tyler Kimsey-Pine Bluffs. Cory Mickelman, Potter/Dix

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 </figure>By: Mike Glesinger&nbsp; Panhandle PostPanhandle Prep Sports Magazine will host their 29th Annual Girls and Boys All-Star Basketball games, Friday May 26 at Scottsbluff High School.&nbsp; These games match up the top players from Western Nebraska and Eastern Wyoming in a single game showdown.&nbsp;Players and Coaches were selected following the end of the regular season.&nbsp; The teams will gather for practices, photos and activities beginning Friday morning.&nbsp; The players will have 2 practices to get to know their teammates and coaches.&nbsp; The games will begin at 5:30 pm Friday, May 26,&nbsp; with the Girls game up first followed by the Boys game. Both games will be played at Scottsbluff High School.&nbsp; Other events,&nbsp; during the evening,&nbsp; include a Dunk contest at halftime of the girls game and a 3 point shootout in between the girls and boys games.&nbsp; &nbsp;Panhandle Prep will award a Scholarship at halftime of the boys game.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Scottsbluff High School Dance team will also perform at halftime of the boys game. The teams will be split between the Red and the Blue.&nbsp; &nbsp;Blue Girls:Catherine Bryner-AlliancePayton Burda-ScottsbluffKealy Carson-SoutheastAshlee Hattan-Lingle /Ft. LaramieTessa Hurlburt-Gordon/RushvilleTaydon Kirchner-OgallalaGrace Martin-MitchellAjae McKimmey-Gordon/RushvilleCarleigh Pszanka-GeringReaghan Schultz-Gordon/RushvilleNickie Todd-GeringMarlee Pinnt-ChadronBlue Girls Coaches:&nbsp; Randy Hurlburt, Gordon/Rushville.&nbsp; Stephen Crile, AllianceRed Girls:Sydney Anderson-SoutheastShelby Ekwall-SoutheastAvery Hayward-South PlatteBrenna Herring-SoutheastDaljit Kaur-BurnsHaily Koenen-South PlatteKierra Miller-BayardMarissa Moorehouse-TorringtonReese Riddle-SidneyRheagan Stanley-SidneySam Toof-Hay SpringsSophie Wess-ChadronRed Girls Coaches: Barry Ward, Burns. Ron Olson, Hay SpringsBlue Boys:Carter Anderson, Gordon/RushvilleRyan Baker-TorringtonJaeden Dillehay-SidneyJacob Dowse-SidneyJackson Hughes-DouglasEllis Livingston-Gordon/RushvilleJace Nelson-Gordon/RushvilleMicah Schneider-SidneyAustin Short-SoutheastLogan Slama-Gordon/RushvilleRyder Smith-OgallalaJohnny Vargas-Garden CountyBlue Coaches:&nbsp; &nbsp;Joel Nelson,&nbsp; Gordon/Rushville. Shawn Dillehay, SidneyRed Boys:Easton Anderson-MitchellRyan Fornstrom-Pine BluffsJeron Gager-OgallalaMax Greeley-GeringCollin Jessen-Pine BluffsDillon Juelfs-LeytonLuke Kasten-Potter/DixStu Lerwick-Pine BluffsTrenton Marquez-BayardZach Rotert-Potter/DixSkyler Sargent-TorringtonNic Waldron-AllianceRed Boys Coaches: Tyler Kimsey-Pine Bluffs. Cory Mickelman, Potter/Dix

Panhandle Prep All-Star Basketball Games set for May 26th

DENVER (AP) — Elias Díaz drove in three runs and Kris Bryant, Jurickson Profar and Brenton Doyle each had two RBIs in a two-inning, 11-run outburst that helped the Colorado Rockies erase a five-run deficit and beat the Cincinnati Reds 11-6 on Wednesday.

The Rockies sent 19 batters to the plate and recorded 10 hits while scoring five times in the fifth and six more times in the sixth. Doyle's two-run triple put Colorado ahead to stay in its 11th win in 16 games.

“It's nice to be part of wins like that," Bryant said.

And it all happened without a home run, marking the first time since 2019 that the Rockies have scored 10 or more runs without going deep.

“Hitting home runs is fun and everything, but if you can have a good enough offense where you hit line drives up the middle when there's runners in scoring position,” said Bryant, who is hitting .297 with five homers.

Colorado did most of the damage off Reds starter Graham Ashcraft (2-2), who was charged with seven runs and 10 hits in five-plus innings.

Backup catcher Luke Maile homered and drove in two runs as the Reds built an early lead before collapsing as they finished a 2-4 trip.

“It doesn't mean a whole lot hitting well and giving up 11 points,” Maile said.

A 32-year-old backup with his fifth team in eight seasons, Maile delivered an RBI single in Cincinnati's two-run second. He then led off the fifth by&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Reds/status/1658929004441747461">pulling 1-0 fastball 424 feet for his second homer</a>&nbsp;and 15th of his career.

Two more hits in the inning chased starter Austin Gomber. Fernando Abad relieved and immediately gave up a two-run double to Stuart Fairchild that made it 5-0.

But the Rockies batted around in the bottom of the inning. Profar, who extended his on-base streak to 27 games, had a two-run double, and Díaz added a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/ATTSportsNetRM/status/1658935216801718279">two-run bloop single.</a>

Manager David Bell let Ashcraft start the sixth and he couldn't record an out. Harold Castro doubled and Michael Toglia singled before Bell took him out. Doyle then drilled Lucas Sims' first pitch for a two-run triple.

Four batters later, Bryant's liner made it 9-5 and ended Sims' day. Díaz kept it going with an RBI single off Silvino Bracho.

Gomber allowed five runs and eight hits in 4 1/3 innings. Brent Suter (2-0) worked a scoreless sixth.

Riley Pint, the fourth overall pick in the 2016 draft who retired briefly amid control problems in the minors, made his major league debut in the ninth for Colorado. But he could only get one out while allowing a run with three walks.

Pierce Johnson got the final two outs for his eighth save.

Reds: An MRI revealed a lower left leg stress reaction for LHP Nick Lodolo. He's in a walking boot and will undergo another scan in two weeks. ... RHP Tony Santillan, recovering from a back injury, had a throwing session canceled due to hamstring pain.

Rockies: RHP Ryan Feltner, who sustained a skull fracture and concussion after being struck by a line drive Saturday, is resting at home. He could visit his teammates at the ballpark next week. “He’s got a long recovery road ahead of him, but we’ll all be behind him, pushing him,” reliever Justin Lawrence said.

Reds veteran Wil Myers, off to a poor start, has been experimenting with a new stance.

“He’s not back as far, so he’s more balanced and upright,” Bell said. “When he gets back too far he’s got to travel forward to get into a good hitting position.”

Some Reds relievers wandered out of the bullpen in the second inning and started&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/MikeCranston1/status/1658919270359916545">walking around the trees and rocks</a>&nbsp;in the center field batter's eye until plate umpire Vic Carapazza put an end to the hike.

Reds: RHP Ben Lively (1-1, 1.69 ERA) will start Friday night against the Yankees on three days' rest after a 28-pitch relief appearance. Luke Weaver has been pushed back to Saturday, and Hunter Greene goes on Sunday in New York's first visit to Cincinnati since 2017.

Rockies: RHP Karl Kauffmann will fill Feltner's rotation spot and make his major league debut Friday night at Texas. The Rockies optioned Pint to Triple-A Albuquerque after the game to open a roster spot.

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 </figure>DENVER (AP) — Elias Díaz drove in three runs and Kris Bryant, Jurickson Profar and Brenton Doyle each had two RBIs in a two-inning, 11-run outburst that helped the Colorado Rockies erase a five-run deficit and beat the Cincinnati Reds 11-6 on Wednesday.The Rockies sent 19 batters to the plate and recorded 10 hits while scoring five times in the fifth and six more times in the sixth. Doyle's two-run triple put Colorado ahead to stay in its 11th win in 16 games.“It's nice to be part of wins like that," Bryant said.And it all happened without a home run, marking the first time since 2019 that the Rockies have scored 10 or more runs without going deep.“Hitting home runs is fun and everything, but if you can have a good enough offense where you hit line drives up the middle when there's runners in scoring position,” said Bryant, who is hitting .297 with five homers.Colorado did most of the damage off Reds starter Graham Ashcraft (2-2), who was charged with seven runs and 10 hits in five-plus innings.Backup catcher Luke Maile homered and drove in two runs as the Reds built an early lead before collapsing as they finished a 2-4 trip.“It doesn't mean a whole lot hitting well and giving up 11 points,” Maile said.A 32-year-old backup with his fifth team in eight seasons, Maile delivered an RBI single in Cincinnati's two-run second. He then led off the fifth by&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Reds/status/1658929004441747461">pulling 1-0 fastball 424 feet for his second homer</a>&nbsp;and 15th of his career.Two more hits in the inning chased starter Austin Gomber. Fernando Abad relieved and immediately gave up a two-run double to Stuart Fairchild that made it 5-0.But the Rockies batted around in the bottom of the inning. Profar, who extended his on-base streak to 27 games, had a two-run double, and Díaz added a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/ATTSportsNetRM/status/1658935216801718279">two-run bloop single.</a>Manager David Bell let Ashcraft start the sixth and he couldn't record an out. Harold Castro doubled and Michael Toglia singled before Bell took him out. Doyle then drilled Lucas Sims' first pitch for a two-run triple.Four batters later, Bryant's liner made it 9-5 and ended Sims' day. Díaz kept it going with an RBI single off Silvino Bracho.Gomber allowed five runs and eight hits in 4 1/3 innings. Brent Suter (2-0) worked a scoreless sixth.Riley Pint, the fourth overall pick in the 2016 draft who retired briefly amid control problems in the minors, made his major league debut in the ninth for Colorado. But he could only get one out while allowing a run with three walks.Pierce Johnson got the final two outs for his eighth save.TRAINER'S ROOMReds: An MRI revealed a lower left leg stress reaction for LHP Nick Lodolo. He's in a walking boot and will undergo another scan in two weeks. ... RHP Tony Santillan, recovering from a back injury, had a throwing session canceled due to hamstring pain.Rockies: RHP Ryan Feltner, who sustained a skull fracture and concussion after being struck by a line drive Saturday, is resting at home. He could visit his teammates at the ballpark next week. “He’s got a long recovery road ahead of him, but we’ll all be behind him, pushing him,” reliever Justin Lawrence said.MYERS EXPERIMENTSReds veteran Wil Myers, off to a poor start, has been experimenting with a new stance.“He’s not back as far, so he’s more balanced and upright,” Bell said. “When he gets back too far he’s got to travel forward to get into a good hitting position.”Myers went 1 for 4 and is batting .204.TRAIL CLOSEDSome Reds relievers wandered out of the bullpen in the second inning and started&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/MikeCranston1/status/1658919270359916545">walking around the trees and rocks</a>&nbsp;in the center field batter's eye until plate umpire Vic Carapazza put an end to the hike.UP NEXTReds: RHP Ben Lively (1-1, 1.69 ERA) will start Friday night against the Yankees on three days' rest after a 28-pitch relief appearance. Luke Weaver has been pushed back to Saturday, and Hunter Greene goes on Sunday in New York's first visit to Cincinnati since 2017.Rockies: RHP Karl Kauffmann will fill Feltner's rotation spot and make his major league debut Friday night at Texas. The Rockies optioned Pint to Triple-A Albuquerque after the game to open a roster spot.

Rockies rally with 11 straight runs to rout Reds, 11-6

The Alliance Spartans will open the local baseball season this weekend with a new name, a new sponsor, new uniforms and lot's of hope for a great season.&nbsp; The Team will now be known as the Peltz Company, Alliance Spartans and will host a season opening tournament, May 19-20-21 at Bower/Shankland Field.&nbsp;

The field for the tournament includes the Alliance&nbsp; JV and Prep teams, along with Bridgeport, McCook, Casper and the Rapid City Post #320 Risers.&nbsp; Games will begin on Friday, May 19 with the Alliance Prep team vs Bridgeport at 5 pm, followed by the Alliance JV team vs Bridgeport at 7:30 pm.&nbsp; 

The teams will be divided into two,&nbsp; 3-team Pools with each team playing 3 games. Following Pool play the seeded games will begin at 1 pm Sunday.&nbsp; &nbsp;Tournament schedule is listed below with game times approximate. Subject to change.

Alliance Prep vs Bridgeport....5 pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Alliance JV vs Bridgeport.........7:30 pm

Alliance Prep vs Casper.......9 am&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bridgeport vs Casper...........11:30 am&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rapid City vs McCook...........2 pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Alliance JV vs Rapid City......4:30 pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Alliance JV vs McCook............7 pm

McCook vs Casper........................8 am&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rapid City vs Alliance Prep.......10:30 am&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; #3 Team Pool A vs #3 Team Pool B...1 pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;#2 Team Pool A vs #2 Team Pool B...3:30 pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;#1 Team Pool A vs #1 Team Pool B.....6 pm

All games will be played at Bower/Shankland Field.&nbsp; Concessions will be available.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: Mike Glesinger Panhandle PostThe Alliance Spartans will open the local baseball season this weekend with a new name, a new sponsor, new uniforms and lot's of hope for a great season.&nbsp; The Team will now be known as the Peltz Company, Alliance Spartans and will host a season opening tournament, May 19-20-21 at Bower/Shankland Field.&nbsp;The field for the tournament includes the Alliance&nbsp; JV and Prep teams, along with Bridgeport, McCook, Casper and the Rapid City Post #320 Risers.&nbsp; Games will begin on Friday, May 19 with the Alliance Prep team vs Bridgeport at 5 pm, followed by the Alliance JV team vs Bridgeport at 7:30 pm.&nbsp; The teams will be divided into two,&nbsp; 3-team Pools with each team playing 3 games. Following Pool play the seeded games will begin at 1 pm Sunday.&nbsp; &nbsp;Tournament schedule is listed below with game times approximate. Subject to change.Friday May 19Alliance Prep vs Bridgeport....5 pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Alliance JV vs Bridgeport.........7:30 pmSaturday May 20Alliance Prep vs Casper.......9 am&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bridgeport vs Casper...........11:30 am&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rapid City vs McCook...........2 pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Alliance JV vs Rapid City......4:30 pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Alliance JV vs McCook............7 pmSunday May 21McCook vs Casper........................8 am&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rapid City vs Alliance Prep.......10:30 am&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; #3 Team Pool A vs #3 Team Pool B...1 pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;#2 Team Pool A vs #2 Team Pool B...3:30 pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;#1 Team Pool A vs #1 Team Pool B.....6 pmAll games will be played at Bower/Shankland Field.&nbsp; Concessions will be available.&nbsp;<figure>
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<a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/go/finaldistresults.php?sport=go_b&amp;distid=93">Class B-4</a> - Tuesday at Hillside Golf Course in Sidney, NE

<a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/go/finaldistresults.php?sport=go_b&amp;distid=98">Class C-5</a>

<a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/go/finaldistresults.php?sport=go_b&amp;distid=103">Class D-5</a>

*The top 3 teams and top 10 individuals plus ties qualify for State Golf

<h2>2023 Nebraska Boys Golf District Results</h2><a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/go/finaldistresults.php?sport=go_b&amp;distid=93">Class B-4</a> - Tuesday at Hillside Golf Course in Sidney, NE<a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/go/finaldistresults.php?sport=go_b&amp;distid=98">Class C-5</a><a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/go/finaldistresults.php?sport=go_b&amp;distid=103">Class D-5</a>*The top 3 teams and top 10 individuals plus ties qualify for State Golf<figure>
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DENVER (AP) — Rookie Brenton Doyle had first first multihomer game and Harold Castro had a tiebreaking, two-run double with two outs in the seventh inning that lifted Colorado over the Cincinnati Reds 9-8 Monday night for the Rockies’ 10th win in 14 games.

With the score 6-6, Ryan McMahon singled off Ben Lively (1-1) leading off the seventh. Luke Sims, who hadn't allowed a run in 11 appearances this season, relieved with one out and walked Randal Grichuk with two outs.

Castro doubled off the base of the right-field wall, giving him three hits and three RBIs, and putting the Rockies ahead 8-6.

“He gets hits," Rockies manager Bud Black said. "He’s a little bit of a slasher, a little bit of a low on-base compared to the batting average. There’s not a big gap between average and on-base, but the guy puts the bat on the ball. He’s a steady performer in a lot of ways. It was a good night for him.”

Wil Myers' sacrifice fly in the eighth cut the gap, and Doyle homered off Buck Farmer in the bottom half. Doyle, a 25-year-old who debuted on April 24, has four homers in 17 games. He went deep Sunday on his birthday in a 4-0 win over Philadelphia.

“With your mindset, there’s a huge shift," Doyle said. "You gain so much momentum and confidence. You go up there looking at the damage and you know you can do damage because you’ve been swinging the bat well.”

Nick Senzel hit an RBI single in the ninth against Pierce Johnson, who with two on retired Henry Ramos on a game-ending flyout for his seventh save in seven chances.

Daniel Bard (1-0) pitched around a walk in the seventh, getting help when Doyle sprinted in from center to make a diving catch on Spencer Steer leading off. Steer had three hits.

Mike Moustakas also homered for Colorado. The Rockies are 9-4 in May, the second-best win percentage in the major leagues this month behind the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Cincinnati, which trailed 4-1 and 6-4, is 22-44 at Coors Field since 2002.

Reds starter Hunter Greene gave up six runs and nine hits in four innings with eight strikeouts. He had allowed four home runs in his first eight starts.

Greene averaged 98.2 mph with his fastball, down 0.6 mph from his season average, and reached 100 mph just once.

“I pitched really well tonight," Greene said. "There were pitches that I doubled up on that I shouldn’t have. Those double-ups weren’t as good as the prior pitch.”

Colorado's Connor Seabold gave up six runs — four earned — eight hits and three walks in 4 1/3 innings.

Rockies: RHP Nick Mears (left oblique strain) was placed on the 15-day injured list. Colorado selected the contract of LHP Fernando Abad from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Reds: 1B Joey Votto (left biceps, left rotator cuff surgeries) was transferred to the 60-day injured list. … OF TJ Friedl (left oblique strain) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Friday. In 124 at-bats this season, Friedl is hitting .306. INF Matt McClain's contract was selected from Triple-A Louisville, where he was hitting .348 in 38 games.

Rockies RHP Chase Anderson, claimed off waivers from Tampa Bay on Friday, is to start Tuesday night in his Rockies debut. He pitched five scoreless innings for the Rays in two relief appearances this year. LHP Brandon Williamson, a 25-year-old left-hander, will make his big league debut for the Reds after going 2-4 with a 6.62 at Triple-A Louisville.

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 </figure>DENVER (AP) — Rookie Brenton Doyle had first first multihomer game and Harold Castro had a tiebreaking, two-run double with two outs in the seventh inning that lifted Colorado over the Cincinnati Reds 9-8 Monday night for the Rockies’ 10th win in 14 games.With the score 6-6, Ryan McMahon singled off Ben Lively (1-1) leading off the seventh. Luke Sims, who hadn't allowed a run in 11 appearances this season, relieved with one out and walked Randal Grichuk with two outs.Castro doubled off the base of the right-field wall, giving him three hits and three RBIs, and putting the Rockies ahead 8-6.“He gets hits," Rockies manager Bud Black said. "He’s a little bit of a slasher, a little bit of a low on-base compared to the batting average. There’s not a big gap between average and on-base, but the guy puts the bat on the ball. He’s a steady performer in a lot of ways. It was a good night for him.”Wil Myers' sacrifice fly in the eighth cut the gap, and Doyle homered off Buck Farmer in the bottom half. Doyle, a 25-year-old who debuted on April 24, has four homers in 17 games. He went deep Sunday on his birthday in a 4-0 win over Philadelphia.“With your mindset, there’s a huge shift," Doyle said. "You gain so much momentum and confidence. You go up there looking at the damage and you know you can do damage because you’ve been swinging the bat well.”Nick Senzel hit an RBI single in the ninth against Pierce Johnson, who with two on retired Henry Ramos on a game-ending flyout for his seventh save in seven chances.Daniel Bard (1-0) pitched around a walk in the seventh, getting help when Doyle sprinted in from center to make a diving catch on Spencer Steer leading off. Steer had three hits.Mike Moustakas also homered for Colorado. The Rockies are 9-4 in May, the second-best win percentage in the major leagues this month behind the Los Angeles Dodgers.Cincinnati, which trailed 4-1 and 6-4, is 22-44 at Coors Field since 2002.Reds starter Hunter Greene gave up six runs and nine hits in four innings with eight strikeouts. He had allowed four home runs in his first eight starts.Greene averaged 98.2 mph with his fastball, down 0.6 mph from his season average, and reached 100 mph just once.“I pitched really well tonight," Greene said. "There were pitches that I doubled up on that I shouldn’t have. Those double-ups weren’t as good as the prior pitch.”Colorado's Connor Seabold gave up six runs — four earned — eight hits and three walks in 4 1/3 innings.TRAINER’S ROOMRockies: RHP Nick Mears (left oblique strain) was placed on the 15-day injured list. Colorado selected the contract of LHP Fernando Abad from Triple-A Albuquerque.Reds: 1B Joey Votto (left biceps, left rotator cuff surgeries) was transferred to the 60-day injured list. … OF TJ Friedl (left oblique strain) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Friday. In 124 at-bats this season, Friedl is hitting .306. INF Matt McClain's contract was selected from Triple-A Louisville, where he was hitting .348 in 38 games.UP NEXTRockies RHP Chase Anderson, claimed off waivers from Tampa Bay on Friday, is to start Tuesday night in his Rockies debut. He pitched five scoreless innings for the Rays in two relief appearances this year. LHP Brandon Williamson, a 25-year-old left-hander, will make his big league debut for the Reds after going 2-4 with a 6.62 at Triple-A Louisville.