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WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. Nathan Eovaldi allowed three hits in seven scoreless innings and Jake Burger hit two home runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Oakland Athletics 8-1 Monday night in the opener of a four-game series. Eovaldi threw 84 pitches, striking out seven; Burger drove in four runs and recorded a multi-homer game.

The Rangers’ victory ended the Athletics’ five-game winning streak and gave Texas momentum heading into Tuesday’s matchup; Luis Curvelo closed with two innings allowing one run while Luis Severino took the loss after six innings and four runs. The teams are scheduled to continue the series Tuesday, with managers assessing pitching and lineup adjustments.

Washington — On April 13, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced at the Pentagon that the United States and Indonesia have elevated their relationship to a Major Defence Cooperation Partnership after meeting with Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. The announcement named areas of cooperation including military modernization, capacity building, training and professional military education.

This week the joint statement said both nations reaffirm their commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, while Jakarta described the upgrade as an opportunity to reinforce national defence capacity. Indonesia also said it will carefully review a US proposal to grant American military aircraft access over its airspace, signaling that operational details will be negotiated in the coming months.

San Antonio — Republican U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales announced Monday he will retire from Congress as lawmakers prepare to return to Washington. Gonzales acknowledged earlier this year that he had an affair with a former staff member; that staffer later died in 2025 and his admission prompted scrutiny.

The retirement follows initiation of a House Ethics Committee investigation and bipartisan calls for expulsion, and came hours after related developments involving another House member this week. Gonzales said he will file his retirement when Congress returns, leaving the 23rd District seat open and prompting plans for succession.

Philadelphia, U.S. Tyson Foerster scored the only shootout goal Monday night to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Eastern Conference top-seeded Carolina Hurricanes, securing the Flyers' first playoff berth since 2020. Dan Vladar stopped Carolina's fourth shootout attempt, triggering a large celebration at the Flyers' home arena.

Philadelphia now prepares for a first-round series against Pittsburgh, beginning later this week, while Carolina earned the single point it required earlier to clinch the East's top seed. The Flyers rallied after a slow start and Matvei Michkov’s 19th goal narrowed the deficit in the second period; team and fan celebrations followed as postseason scheduling was set.

Pittsburgh - Paul Skenes delivered six strong innings allowing one hit and six strikeouts as the Pirates defeated the Washington Nationals 16-5 Monday night at PNC Park, while Brandon Lowe homered and drove in five runs. The game featured a 10-run sixth inning and multiple offensive contributions that produced the lopsided final score.

The victory, which followed Lowe's grand slam the previous day at Wrigley Field, improved team momentum as the Pirates began a four-game series and a seven-game homestand; Skenes left after six innings with the offense providing significant run support. Team officials and managers will evaluate bullpen usage and lineup consistency in the coming games this week.

MINNEAPOLIS — On Monday, Victor Caratini and Ryan Jeffers each hit home runs and drove in three runs as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Boston Red Sox 13-6, knocking starter Garrett Crochet out in the second inning; Ryan Kreidler and Byron Buxton also homered. Bailey Ober allowed four runs, struck out seven, and took the win in six innings.

Crochet (2-2) allowed 11 runs, 10 earned, on nine hits with three walks in 1 2/3 innings, the shortest start of his career; the Twins rallied with a four-run first and seven-run second inning. Minnesota has won seven of its last eight games, while Boston received a homer from Jarren Duran and two hits and two runs from Caleb Durbin on Monday.

ATLANTA — The Miami Marlins defeated the Atlanta Braves 10-4 Monday night as Agustín Ramírez and Connor Norby homered and Ramírez drove in four runs, breaking a 3-3 tie with a 418-foot, three-run shot in the fifth inning. Andrew Nardi and a relief corps combined for five scoreless innings to preserve the victory.

ATLANTA — The Braves rebounded Tuesday when Dominic Smith hit a go-ahead three-run double in the eighth, finishing with four RBIs to lead a 6-5 comeback after falling behind 4-0. Michael Harris II returned from paternity leave and Austin Riley added two RBIs; the split across consecutive days affected standings and momentum this week.

Seattle — On Monday, Josh Naylor hit two homers and drove in five runs as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 6-2, completing a four-game sweep. George Kirby allowed two runs over 7 2/3 innings and struck out six while Seattle ended a recent five-game skid with the victory.

Baltimore — On Monday, the Baltimore Orioles rallied from a six-run deficit to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7; Jeremiah Jackson delivered a grand slam and added a second homer later, while Pete Alonso hit a two-run, go-ahead shot in the seventh. The comeback shifted immediate game-day momentum and drew strong reactions from teammates and fans at Camden Yards.

TAMPA, Fla. Nikita Kucherov scored 27 seconds into overtime Monday to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Benchmark International Arena. Brayden Point assisted on the 2-on-1 overtime play; Andrei Vasilevskiy made 27 saves as Tampa Bay reached 50 wins and held 106 points entering the final regular-season game.

Detroit saw Patrick Kane record his 1,400th career point on an assist during the game but remained outside playoff contention after the loss; Alex DeBrincat, David Perron and Marco Kasper scored for Detroit. On Tuesday, Montreal and Buffalo each held chances to alter the Atlantic Division outcome in their remaining games, affecting final seeding and home-ice possibilities.

Silver Spring, Nev. A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck a rural area east of Carson City just before 6:30 p.m. Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, placing the epicenter about 12.9 miles (20.7 kilometers) east of Silver Springs at an estimated depth of 3.1 miles (5 kilometers). Residents in nearby communities reported strong to very strong shaking.

Lyon County activated ShakeAlert notifications Monday evening and said initial reports indicate light to moderate damage while no significant injuries have been confirmed; video from Fallon showed broken storefront glass and scattered goods. The USGS recorded aftershocks between magnitudes 2.5 and 3.6, and local authorities said teams will continue systematic damage assessments in the coming days.