Alex Vesia Secures Save for Dodgers in 2-1 Win Over Mets on Healthcare Appreciation Night

Left-handed pitcher Alex Vesia closed out the game by earning the save. The matchup took place during Healthcare Appreciation Night, which recognized medical professionals.

Vesia and his wife Kayla invited staff from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center who provided care to their family in October after the death of their newborn daughter, Sterling Sol. The couple selected the Dodgers' game against the Mets to celebrate the contributions of these healthcare workers.

Vesia identified the group in a suite by customized shirts bearing the initials SV with a heart, which he had signed.

After the game, Vesia stated that it was the first time he had seen most of the staff since the events of October. He described the occasion as special and emotional. Vesia added that the situation unfolded in a positive manner.

Hunter Haight scored his first career goal, with Danila Yurov and Robby Fabbri also scoring for the Wild. The Wild have won 21 of their last 22 games against the Ducks, including the past eight. Wallstedt, second in the NHL in save percentage, finished the season 18-9-6 and allowed only 12 goals in his last six starts.

His performance provides options for the Wild's potential postseason goaltending rotation with Filip Gustavsson. Game summaries and NHL standings are available.

Additional Sports Notes UCLA football held its sixth spring practice of 14 on Tuesday morning at Spaulding Field, ahead of the spring game on May 2 at the Rose Bowl.

Head coach Bob Chesney, hired on December 26 as the program's 20th coach, commented on the session. Chesney replaced DeShaun Foster, who was fired after an 0-3 start in 2025, and interim coach Tim Skipper. Chesney noted progress by the defense, including turnovers, during the second day with officials.

He mentioned the need to review flags thrown in the practice. Further details are available. Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have drawn attention from fans. Aaron Levinson, a Galaxy season-ticket holder for over a decade, initially won tickets in a FIFA lottery last fall but opted out due to the $560 price for individual seats.

He later purchased two tickets for a U.S. group-stage game at SoFi Stadium in June, and added two more for his sons, totaling $1,700, excluding $250 for parking. Levinson described the cost as steep compared to alternatives like a seven-day cruise.

His decision followed initial hesitation over the expense. More information on World Cup ticketing is available. Rebounding was not a strength of the Lakers over the course of the regular season. The Lakers were the fourth-worst rebounding team in the NBA, averaging 41.0 per game.

Key players will miss time due to injuries. One better rebounder has a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and sought treatment in Spain. Another has a Grade 2 left oblique strain. Lakers coach JJ Redick stated both are out indefinitely.