Missed the weekend’s biggest sports moments? Or couldn’t catch the Monday night matchups? Our Monday Scoreboard for May 4 rounds up every key result, standout performance, and game-changing play from the day’s action across MLB, NBA, and NHL.
MLB Results: May 4 Scoreboard
Major League Baseball delivered a slate of tight divisional matchups and late-inning drama on May 4. Here are the final scores:
- New York Yankees 4, Boston Red Sox 2 (Yankees extend AL East lead)
- St. Louis Cardinals 3, Chicago Cubs 2 (9th inning walk-off single by Matt Carpenter)
- Los Angeles Dodgers 5, San Diego Padres 1 (Clayton Kershaw strikes out 10 in 7 innings)
- Washington Nationals 7, Miami Marlins 3 (Bryce Harper hits 12th home run of the season)
- Toronto Blue Jays 8, Cleveland Indians 4 (Josh Donaldson drives in 4 runs)
- Detroit Tigers 6, Kansas City Royals 5 (10th inning walk-off double by Miguel Cabrera)
- Houston Astros 3, Seattle Mariners 1 (Dallas Keuchel tosses complete game shutout)
- Oakland Athletics 4, Texas Rangers 2 (Sonny Gray delivers 7 strong innings)
Standout MLB Performance: Matt Carpenter
Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter stole the show on May 4, going 3-for-4 with a walk-off single in the 9th inning to beat division rival Cubs. Carpenter’s clutch hit moved St. Louis within 1.5 games of the Cubs for the NL Central lead.
NBA Playoffs: May 4 Results
The NBA Playoffs first round continued on May 4 with two high-stakes matchups:
- Philadelphia 76ers 112, Brooklyn Nets 98 (Joel Embiid records 30 points, 12 rebounds)
- Denver Nuggets 105, Minnesota Timberwolves 101 (Nikola Jokic notches triple-double: 22 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists)
Key NBA Play: Joel Embiid’s Dominant First Half
Embiid set the tone early for the 76ers on May 4, scoring 18 points in the first half to build a 15-point lead that Brooklyn never erased. His rim protection held the Nets to just 42% shooting from the field.
NHL Playoffs: May 4 Scoreboard
The Stanley Cup Playoffs delivered physical, fast-paced hockey on May 4. Final results:
- Vegas Golden Knights 4, Edmonton Oilers 2 (Jack Eichel scores game-winning goal in 3rd period)
- Carolina Hurricanes 3, New Jersey Devils 1 (Andrei Svechnikov records 2 goals, 1 assist)
NHL Standout: Jack Eichel
Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel notched his first multi-point game of the playoffs on May 4, assisting on one goal and scoring the game-winner to take a 2-1 series lead over Edmonton.
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Conclusion
May 4 delivered non-stop sports action across three major leagues, with clutch hits, dominant pitching, and playoff intensity. Check back next Monday for our latest Scoreboard recap, and let us know your favorite May 4 moment in the comments below.
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