Best games on Friday, July 17

Friday, July 17, 2026 · final

The Lineup Is ranked 63 games on Friday, July 17 and found 7 worth watching, led by The Open at 97/100. Here's how that day's slate finished.

  1. #1 · PGA TourImportance 97/100
    Final·NBC

    The Open

    The Open

    at The Open, final.

  2. #2 · NWSLImportance 77/100
    Final·Prime Video

    San Diego at Kansas City

    San Diego9-2-52
    Kansas City8-1-62

    Kansas City fought back from two goals down to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw against San Diego, earning a crucial point in the standings.

  3. #3 · MLBImportance 75/100
    Final·MLB.TV

    Dodgers at Yankees

    Dodgers62-362
    Yankees54-431

    The Dodgers secured a tight 2-1 victory over the Yankees, taking the lead with a crucial two-run seventh inning. This win strengthens the Dodgers' hold on the top seed in the NL while the Yankees remain in a Wild Card spot.

  4. #4 · ATPImportance 68/100
    Final

    C. Ruud at J. Cerundolo

    C. Ruud#13
    J. Cerundolo#45

    Juan Cerundolo upset second-seeded Casper Ruud in the quarterfinals of the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad, advancing to the semifinals.

  5. #5 · MLBImportance 65/100
    Final·MLB.TV

    Orioles at Astros

    Orioles47-513
    Astros47-522

    The Orioles took a late lead with a two-run eighth inning to defeat the Astros 3-2. This win snaps the Astros' losing streak and provides a boost for the Orioles in their pursuit of a Wild Card berth.

  6. #6 · MLBImportance 59/100
    Final·MLB.TV

    Cardinals at Diamondbacks

    Cardinals51-455
    Diamondbacks49-484

    The Cardinals secured a dramatic 5-4 victory over the Diamondbacks with a one-run ninth inning. This win is vital for the Cardinals' playoff push, while the Diamondbacks struggle to gain ground.

  7. #7 · ATPImportance 51/100
    Final

    Q. Halys at A. Bublik

    Q. Halys#90
    A. Bublik#11

    Unseeded Quentin Halys completed an upset over top-seeded Alexander Bublik in the second round of the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad.

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