Today’s Best
Top performers from the Inland Northwest and beyond:
Joey Votto
Went 4 for 7 with 2 homers, 4 RBIs, including game-winning hit in 12th as Reds beat Giants, 12-11.
Ryan Dempster
Allowed just 2 hits in 7 shutout innings with 8 strikeouts to guide Cubs to 4-0 win over Nationals.
Sue Bird
Tallied 9 points, 12 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals to lead Storm past Sparks, 79-66 in playoff opener.