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6-0 Niners survive Commanders' late charge; Rays reach World Series; Reese lights up WNBA Finals

The San Francisco 49ers held on for a 23-17 victory over the Washington Commanders in a hard-fought game that saw a late rally from the home team. The Niners, now 6-0, faced a potential blowout after leading 20-3 at halftime, but the Commanders nearly pulled off a comeback in the final minute.

Injuries also loomed large, as star wide receiver Mike Evans left the game with an Achilles injury, while Washington lost Terry McLaurin to a knee issue. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays secured their spot in the World Series with a commanding 7-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the ALCS.

Yandy Díaz delivered a two-run homer in the eighth inning, sealing the victory, while Freddy Peralta was named ALCS MVP after limiting Cleveland to just one run in 5.1 innings on the mound. The Rays will now face the Milwaukee Brewers in the Fall Classic, with a historic first-time champion on the line.

In WNBA action, Angel Reese led the Atlanta Dream to a 79-65 win in Game 2 of the Finals, evening the series with 30 points and 16 rebounds. Reese’s dominant performance followed a lackluster Game 1, and her box score stands among the best in WNBA Finals history.

Elsewhere, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out for the season after doctors discovered blood clots in his lungs and calf, forcing him into treatment with blood thinners.

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