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Luis Castillo has surrendered 11 runs in his last 11 innings in back-to-back losses. Chicago has been playing better. Anthony Kay has allowed 15 runs in his last 12 ²/₃ innings.
Ahead of the Alianza Lima versus Sporting Cristal match, Alianza Lima’s coach, Pablo Guede, has emphasised the need to win. He also provided updates on Paolo Guerrero’s fitness. The match is scheduled for Saturday, 9 May.
Roman Reigns is set to defend his World Heavyweight Championship. His opponent will be Jacob Fatu. The match is still to come.
Boca Juniors will face Huracán in the Torneo Apertura. Concerns have been raised about Boca’s physical condition after their Copa Libertadores match against Barcelona. Leandro Brey is set to start in goal for Boca.
Kyle Schwarber, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies, has achieved a notable milestone. Despite a loss against the Colorado Rockies where he had four strikeouts, Schwarber hit his 200th home run for the Phillies. He is now the 11th player in the team’s history to reach this mark.
IYO SKY and Asuka will face off at WWE Backlash. The former friends, now bitter enemies, will have a special pre-battle sitdown. This will occur tonight on Raw on Netflix.
Jacob Fatu received support from Royce Keys on “Friday Night SmackDown” before his World Heavyweight Championship match at Backlash. Keys and Fatu have a history, having worked together at West Coast Pro and other promotions. Fatu is set to face Roman Reigns at the event.
The Minnesota Lynx face the Atlanta Dream. The game is on Saturday, May 9th, with doors opening at 6:00 PM CT.
Danhausen is set to team up with a mystery partner to take on The Miz and Kit Wilson at WWE Backlash. This comes after The Miz lured Danhausen in under false pretenses before attacking him. SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis has made the match official, demanding Danhausen find a partner.
Atlanta United will host LA Galaxy. The team is aiming for its fourth consecutive win. Miguel Almirón is listed as questionable with knee irritation.