Best games on Thursday, July 23

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · final

The Lineup Is ranked 63 games on Thursday, July 23 and found 0 worth watching, led by Twins at Guardians at 41/100. Here's how that day's slate finished.

  1. #1 · MLBImportance 41/100
    1:10 PM ET·ESPN Unlmtd

    Twins at Guardians

    Twins51-53
    Guardians54-50

    The Guardians, holding a narrow lead in the AL Central, host the Twins in a pivotal matchup. Both teams have strong conference records, setting the stage for a tight contest with significant divisional implications.

  2. #2 · LPGAImportance 36/100
    Final·CNBC

    ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open

    ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open

    The final round of the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open is underway, with the field tightly bunched as players vie for position on the leaderboard.

  3. #3 · MLBImportance 33/100
    Final·MLB.TV

    Royals at Tigers

    Royals43-613
    Tigers49-544

    The Tigers took the lead in the 7th inning with a three-run rally to defeat division rivals Royals. Both teams are outside of playoff contention.

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