Best games on Tuesday, August 25

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · final

The Lineup Is ranked 153 games on Tuesday, August 25 and found 2 worth watching, led by Chicago at Monterrey at 82/100. Here's how that day's slate finished.

  1. #1 · Leagues CupImportance 82/100
    Final·Apple TV

    Chicago at Monterrey

    Chicago1
    Monterrey2

    Orbelín Pineda scored in the 83rd minute for Monterrey, the third goal of the match. 4 shots on target to 3. Víctor Guzmán, Philip Zinckernagel and Orbelín Pineda scored the goals.

  2. #2 · MLBImportance 70/100
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    Dodgers at Braves

    Dodgers80-523
    Braves77-554

    The Dodgers were in front going into the eighth and behind coming out of it, beaten by one run after the Braves scored one in the inning. Elder finished with six innings and five strikeouts. The Dodgers are a game back with 30 games left.

  3. #3 · Carabao CupImportance 50/100
    2:45 PM ET

    Leyton Orient at Walsall

    Leyton Orient
    Walsall

    Joseph Olowu scored in the 100th minute for Leyton Orient, and extra time settled it. 5 shots on target to 4. Courtney Clarke, Isaac Hayden, Mason Hancock, Tai Sodje, Theo Archibald, Idris El Mizouni, Aaron Pressley, Zech Obiero, Charlie Crew, Fin Stevens and Joseph Olowu scored the goals.

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