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Justin Herbert had a tale of two drives in Thursday's preseason finale. Coach Jim Harbaugh wanted six to nine plays of crisp, clean football from his starter, and Herbert delivered exactly that — eventually. A fumble on the first drive gave way to a stunning sixty-five yard touchdown strike, reminding everyone why the Chargers are building around this arm.
Shifting to baseball, and Jac Caglianone announced himself in a big way for Kansas City. The rookie went five for six with a home run and a career-high six RBIs as the Royals dismantled the Blue Jays thirteen to two in Toronto. Noah Cameron backed him up with six strong innings, and Kansas City has now won ten of their last stretch of games, keeping the pressure on in the American League.
And staying in the junior circuit, the Houston Astros took the series from the New York Yankees behind Christian Walker, who launched a two-run shot off Gerrit Cole. Hayden Wesneski gave Houston five-plus solid innings, and the Astros walked out of that series with a statement, handing Cole and the Yankees a quiet night to think about.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
