Archive: 2025 / 09

Ranger Suárez fans career-high 12 as Phillies thump Mets, widen NL East lead

Ranger Suárez struck out a career-high 12 over six one-hit innings as the Phillies beat the Mets 9-3, stretching their NL East lead to nine games with 17 left. He fanned Juan Soto and Pete Alonso three times each and threw 99 pitches with 60 strikes. Kyle Schwarber joined the 50-homer club, becoming the second Phillie ever to do it after Ryan Howard in 2006. Philadelphia looks primed for October.

Xavier Worthy injury: Will sportsbooks refund bets after Chiefs–Chargers Week 1 exit?

Xavier Worthy left the Chiefs’ Week 1 game in São Paulo after a shoulder injury on the third snap, sparking refund questions for player prop bets. He collided with Travis Kelce on crossing routes and was ruled out before halftime. Most U.S. sportsbooks grade props as action once a player appears. Some may issue goodwill refunds, but it’s not guaranteed and depends on each book’s rules.