The St. Louis Cardinals pulled off a 6-5 win over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, slashing the Giants' chances for a National League Wild Card. Heliot Ramos opened the game with a homer, but a fifth‑inning surge by St. Louis turned the tide. Veteran pitcher Justin Verlander struggled, while Michael McGreevy earned the win. With only five games left, San Francisco trails the Mets and Reds by 3.5 games. The loss forces the Giants into a do‑or‑die stretch on a six‑game road swing.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has a knee sprain and is listed day-to-day, leaving his status for Sunday against the Raiders uncertain. Coach Dan Quinn says the team will know more after Wednesday’s practice following strength and movement tests. Daniels finished the loss to Green Bay despite four sacks and heavy pressure.
Central America is grappling with a record dengue surge. Guatemala declared a national health emergency after more than 35,000 infections and at least 10 deaths, mostly in children. Panama has logged 5,882 cases and nine deaths, far above recent years. Across Latin America, nearly 13 million cases were reported in 2024, with climate and poverty driving the spread. Countries are racing to coordinate response efforts.