Best games on Friday, July 24

Friday, July 24, 2026 · final

The Lineup Is ranked 63 games on Friday, July 24 and found 5 worth watching, led by Yankees at Phillies at 86/100. Here's how that day's slate finished.

  1. #1 · MLBImportance 86/100
    Final·Apple TV

    Yankees at Phillies

    Yankees58-451
    Phillies56-480

    In a shutout performance, the Yankees defeated the Phillies 1-0, with the Yankees holding their opponents scoreless. This victory is significant for both teams battling for playoff spots.

  2. #2 · ATPImportance 67/100
    Final

    L. Van Assche at A. Rublev

    L. Van Assche#78
    A. Rublev#14

    Van Assche completed the upset over #14 Rublev in the Millennium Estoril Open quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals.

  3. #3 · NWSLImportance 61/100
    Final·Prime Video

    Gotham at Portland

    Gotham9-4-32
    Portland8-4-52

    Gotham and Portland played to a 2-2 draw in a hard-fought match that saw Portland finish with 10 players after a red card. Both teams earned a point in the standings.

  4. #4 · MLBImportance 60/100
    Final·MLB.TV

    Diamondbacks at Nationals

    Diamondbacks55-493
    Nationals52-522

    The Diamondbacks took a tight 3-2 victory against division rivals the Nationals, scoring the go-ahead run in the seventh inning. This win pushes the Diamondbacks further into playoff position.

  5. #5 · MLBImportance 52/100
    Final·MLB.TV

    Padres at Marlins

    Padres51-534
    Marlins52-522

    The Padres rallied for a 4-2 win over the Marlins, scoring two runs in the eighth inning to take the lead. This victory snaps the Marlins' ten-game losing streak.

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