Darton eight back after opening day of nationals

Thanks to monster nights from Kyle Branch and Jaxon Willits, Oklahoma blasted No. 5 North Carolina 13-2 to win the program’s third Men’s College World Series title, taking the decisive Game 3 of the championship series on Monday in Omaha, Neb.

Manny Machado homered Monday night and Michael King fired seven scoreless innings as the San Diego Padres blanked the visiting Atlanta Braves 1-0.

Insight into just how contentious the upcoming MLB labor battle will become is coming to light with the season nearing the midway point.