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Daniels, Corral, Young make trek from California to SEC QBs

HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Georgia quarterback JT Daniels has long been a believer in fellow former California prep stars Matt Corral and Bryce Young.

Now all three are starting quarterbacks on the other side of the country in the Southeastern Conference. From Pasadena, Young is entering his first season as defending national champion Alabama’s presumed starter.

He finished his high school career at Daniel’s alma mater Mater Dei.

Young was in the seventh grade when he met Daniels.

Alvarez ends slump with 2-run HR as Astros beat Indians 4-3

HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez snapped an 0-for-22 slump with a two-run homer to help the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night.

Mets smash seven homers, shake off four errors in wild 15-11 win

CINCINNATI (AP) — Jeff McNeil hit a tiebreaking single in the 11th inning, Kevin Pillar added a three-run homer and the New York Mets went deep seven times Monday night to pull out a wild 15-11 win over the slumping Cincinnati Reds.

Posey comes through in return as Giants defeat Dodgers 7-2

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Buster Posey picked up right where he left off.

SAFE!

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Welsh alumni players enjoyed a friendly game this weekend.

LET’S PLAY BALL!

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Welsh High School alumni traveled to town to enjoy the annual Alumni Tournament held at Sportsman Park in Welsh. Daily News photos by Kevin Bruchhaus

White Sox rebound against Astros in possible playoff game

(AP) — In a matchup between two of the American League’s top teams, Lucas Giolito and Carlos Rodón helped the Chicago White Sox fight back against Houston’s powerful offense.

Peyton Manning teams up with brother, ESPN for MNF MegaCast

(AP) — ESPN has finally landed Peyton Manning as a “Monday Night Football” commentator. It’s just not in a way anyone expected, and it won’t be for the full season.

Ready or not: Short-handed US basketball roster off to Tokyo

(AP) — The U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team has been together for two weeks. There have been six practices. The team played four exhibitions. A pair of roster changes have already been required and the Americans have no idea when three other players will join the team for the first time.

Torres, Odor homer to back Taillon as Yanks beat Red Sox 9-1

NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan LaMarre, Greg Allen and Trey Amburgey.