The Ramos roundup is a weekly Philadelphia Sports column highlighting all the pertinent news of the week featuring the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, Sixers, and Union.
Stubbs Sparks Phillies in Rout Over Royals
Garett Stubbs went 4-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI in the Phillies huge win over the Royals on Sunday. Stubbs ended up a home run away from the cycle. In fact, the whole offense had the bats going, as the Fightins went 7-for-14 with runners-in-scoring-position as well. On Monday, the Phils will head home to take on the Houston Astros.
Union Cough Up Third Place Game to Colorado
Despite excellence from Tai Baribo throughout the tournament, the Union clashed with the Colorado Rapids in a third-place 2024 Leagues Cup match, drawing 2-2. Colorado opened up the scoring in the 38th minute with a goal from Calvin Harris. The Union leveled the score in the 41st minute when forward Tai Baribo found the back of the net. In the 44th minute, Baribo scored again to gave the Union the lead.
With the goal, Baribo completes his third Leagues Cup brace and recorded his seventh career Leagues Cup goal. In the second half, Oliver Larraz equalized in the 49th minute. Then, the two clubs went to a post-regulation shootout, where the Union ultimately fell short.
It’s been the same ol’ song and dance for the boys in blue, especially when it comes to collecting a trophy. All the club can do is move on so that’s what they’ll do when they return to MLS club play this Wednesday, where they’ll play host to the Columbus crew to continue their playoff push.
Eagles to Cut Roster to 53 Players
Football is right around the corner! By Tuesday, August 27, at 4:00 PM EST, all NFL rosters must be down to 53 players. As of this writing, Third-year DE Tarron Jackson, receivers Austin Watkins, Griffin Hebert and offensive lineman Max Scharping have been waived by the Birds.
