Big hitters go back-to-back in Yankee win...Lefty creates some controversy at Shinnecock...and one final game for the area's top high school seniors. Greg Larson has more details on today's Sunday Sports Update...
Sunday Sports Update
Top left: Gary Sanchez (left) and Giancarlo Stanton (right) celebrate after Stanton's solo home run on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. Stanton and Sanchez hit back-to-back jacks in the bottom of the 5th inning as the Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1. At 46-20, the Yankees currently own the best record in Major League Baseball. Photo by Newsday
Top right: Phil Mickelson will not be contending for the U.S. Open title, but he made the biggest story of the week at Shinnecock Hills on Saturday. After missing a putt on the 13th hole, Mickelson chose to hit the ball when it was still rolling, taking a two-stroke penalty in the process. Lefty afterwards claimed it was his strategy, perhaps in response to the incredibly difficult playing conditions this week. Photo by USA Today
Bottom: The top seniors from Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties got together one final time at SUNY Fredonia on Saturday for the annual CCAA all-star baseball and softball games. Photos by Ron Szot