Best games on Wednesday, July 22

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · final

The Lineup Is ranked 63 games on Wednesday, July 22 and found 4 worth watching, led by Aces at Mystics at 74/100. Here's how that day's slate finished.

  1. #1 · WNBAImportance 74/100
    Final·WNBA League Pass

    Aces at Mystics

    Aces18-899
    Mystics14-12100

    In a nail-biting contest decided by a single point, the Mystics edged out the Aces 100-99. Wilson had a stellar 38-point outing for the Aces, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Mystics' late surge.

  2. #2 · MLSImportance 57/100
    Final·Apple TV

    Chicago at Miami

    Chicago8-2-52
    Miami10-4-23

    Miami secured a dramatic comeback victory at home, erasing a two-goal deficit to defeat Chicago 3-2. The win extends Miami's strong run of form.

  3. #3 · MLBImportance 54/100
    Final·MLB.TV

    Pirates at Yankees

    Pirates53-500
    Yankees57-452

    The Yankees bounced back in the second game of their doubleheader, scoring two runs in the seventh to take the lead. This win solidifies their playoff position.

  4. #4 · MLBImportance 51/100
    1:05 PM ET·MLB.TV

    Pirates at Yankees

    Pirates53-49
    Yankees56-45

    In the opener of a doubleheader, the Yankees host the Pirates with their star slugger Aaron Judge, a standout on ESPN's Top 100, leading the charge.

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