Sports Daily Digest July 2, 2026

The Brewers doubled up the Reds 4-2 in Milwaukee as heard last night on WRBI. The Brewers scored two times in the 7th inning off reliever Brock Burke, who took the loss and is now 3-4. Andrew Abbott started and gave up five hits, two runs and walked a season-high five batters while striking out three in five innings. Noelvi Marte clubbed his fifth home run of the season in the 2nd inning. This afternoon’s series finale features a marquee pitching matchup. Chase Burns goes for the Reds. He’s 9-1 with a 2.36 Earned Run Average. The Brewers are sending their ace and the leading National League Cy Young candidate Jacob Misiorowski, who sports a 9-3 record and 1.45 ERA. Coverage begins at 1:40 on 103.9 FM.

The NBA Summer League is approaching and the Indiana Pacers are getting their roster in order. Taelon Peter and Jalen Slawson will suit up for the Blue and Gold. They appeared in a combined 51 games for the Pacers last season. Former Purdue star Braden Smith also joins the squad after being selected in the second round of last week’s NBA Draft. The Pacers Summer League slate begins July 10 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Meanwhile, the Pacers will face recent playoff rivals and familiar teams in the 2026 NBA Cup. Indiana was drawn into East Group B along with the defending NBA champion New York Knicks, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Miami Heat. The Pacers will host NBA Cup games against the Knickerbockers and Sixers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and hit the road for games against the Cavs and Heat.