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Bobby Witt Junior is the story nobody in Kansas City wanted tonight. The Royals' shortstop exited Thursday's game against the Cardinals with right knee discomfort after making a sliding play in the field. No word yet on severity, but losing Witt at any point this season would be a significant blow to a Kansas City club with real playoff ambitions.
Over at the U.S. Open, Wyndham Clark is sitting pretty with a four-shot lead after darkness suspended play at Pinehurst. Clark still has two holes left in his opening round, which he'll complete Friday morning, but that cushion is commanding. If he closes those two holes cleanly, the defending champion could set the tone for the entire field before they've even teed off.
And the rivalry that refuses to be called a rivalry flared up again Thursday night. Angel Reese drew the ire of Caitlin Clark fans after appearing to mock Clark following a foul call. These two have consistently downplayed any personal edge between them, but the moments keep stacking up, and the WNBA keeps watching every single one of them.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
