Mallory Swanson scored her first goal in her return since maternity leave, propelling the Chicago Stars to a 1-0 win Sunday over Bay FC, who were booked for two red cards in the match.
In other action around the National Women’s Soccer League, the Kansas City Current topped the Portland Thorns 3-1 and the Orlando Pride beat San Diego Wave 1-0.
On a breakaway in the 11th minute, Chicago forward Jordyn Huitema was fouled near the top of the box by Bay defender Aldana Cometti and received a red card as a result. The ensuing free kick by midfielder Brianna Pinto was denied by goalkeeper Jordyn Silkowitz.
Despite being down a player, it appeared as if Bay FC (3-5-2) took the lead on Taylor Huff’s right-footed shot in the 39th minute. After video review, the goal was called back due to offsides.
Attempting to stop a long ball over the top, Silkowitz came out of her box and handled the ball resulting in Bay FC’s second red card of the game in the 63rd minute.
Chicago (3-8-0) finally broke the deadlock through Swanson’s left-footed blast in the 70th. In just her second game back from maternity leave, the forward scored her first goal since July 6, 2024.
Swanson was subbed off in stoppage time after going down from a challenge of defender Maddie Moreau.
The Stars snapped a four-game losing streak with the win.
The Current tied an NWSL record by extending their home unbeaten streak to 22 games with their win over the Thorns.
Portland forward Sophia Wilson opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a left-footed shot that beat goalkeeper Lorena near-post for the 1-0 lead.
Current captain Lo’eau LaBonta leveled the match in the 41st with her first goal of the season.
Reigning MVP Temwa Chawinga was left wide open and calmly finished for her sixth goal of the season and the 2-1 lead in the 63rd. Chawinga found substitute Haley Hopkins in stoppage time for the margin.
All three losses and goals allowed for the Portland Thorns (7-3-2) have come on the road.
The Current (6-5-0) remain undefeated in five home matches this season.
After missing last season due to injury, Nicole Payne scored her first professional goal in just her third game back for the Orlando Pride (4-5-2).
In first half stoppage time, Payne’s pinpoint shot from outside the box provided visiting Orlando the 1-0 lead that they would never relinquish to the Wave (7-4-1).
Anna Moorhouse made five saves for her fourth clean sheet of the season.
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FILE - Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson (9) plays in an NWSL soccer match against the Orlando Pride, March 29, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
BALTIMORE (AP) — Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap.
Kevin McGonigle added a two-run single as the Tigers won for just the third time in 19 games and stopped their longest skid since August 2020. Detroit is just 8-21 on the road.
In the opener, Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning that lifted Baltimore to a 5-3 victory.
Melton (1-0), making his season debut after recovering from right elbow inflammation, allowed two hits and Samuel Basallo's sacrifice fly in 5 2/3 innings. Tyler Holton got four outs and Drew Anderson six for his second save, striking out three straight batters after a pair of walks starting the ninth.
Trevor Rogers (2-6) lost his sixth straight start, giving up four runs and four hits in 4 2/3 innings. His ERA has climbed from 1.89 to 6.96 during that span.
Albert Suárez pitched four scoreless innings for the Orioles.
Tigers: RHP Keider Montero (2-3, 3.83) starts Tuesday's series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Angels, who send RHP Jack Kochanowicz (2-3, 4.55) to the mound.
Orioles: LHP Shane McClanahan (5-2, 2.82) starts Monday's series opener for visiting Tampa Bay.
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Detroit Tigers starter Troy Melton (52) leaves the mound after a pitching substitution was made during the sixth inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith celebrates after hitting a single during the eighth inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Baltimore Orioles' Blaze Alexander, right, reacts after striking out on a foul tip during the ninth inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Detroit Tigers Dillon Dingler, second from right, celebrates with Kevin McGonigle (7) and Riley Greene (31) after hitting a two-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader, Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
