National Sports

ARLINGTON, Texas — Hours after slugging his way into World Series history, Randy Arozarena stumbled into October lore.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Brett Phillips squatted on the field crying, and Randy Arozarena was on the ground slapping his hands on home plate. Tears of joy, smacks of celebration — and a crucial, wild win for the scrappy Tampa Bay Rays.

Saturday's Games (All times Eastern) MLB World Series At Arlington, Texas Tampa Bay 8, Los Angeles 7 (Series tied 2-2) --- MLS Inter Miami 2, Orlando City 1 D.C.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Ali Adnan and Tosaint Ricketts each scored a goal as the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 at Providence Park in Portland, Ore.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Losing their most dynamic player left Alabama in no mood to celebrate — not even a big win over a longtime rival.

BRONX, N.Y. — The Montreal Impact missed an opportunity to climb upward in the Eastern Conference standings as they hope to secure a place in the MLS playoffs.

CHESTER, Pa. — A top-of-the-table showdown turned into a lopsided loss Saturday for an understrength Toronto FC that saw its nine-game undefeated run snapped in a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of the Philadelphia Union.

LAS VEGAS — Despite being the lone Canadian in the field, Keegan Messing welcomed the pressure bestowed upon him. Fortunately for him, he did not leave this weekend's Skate America event empty handed.

STILLWATER, Okla. — Spencer Sanders waited a long time for this moment. Oklahoma State's sophomore quarterback passed for 235 yards and ran for 71 and a touchdown in his return from injury, and the sixth-ranked Cowboys defeated No.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — With one good break and two good putts, Justin Thomas felt much better about his round of 5-under 67 on Saturday that gave him a one-shot lead over Jon Rahm in the Zozo Championship at Sherwood.