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Yan Gomes records one RBI at Milwaukee

Former Vol Yan Gomes Yan Gomes records one RBI at Milwaukee.

Milwaukee defeated the Cubs, 4-3, Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Former Vol Yan Gomes started at catcher for Chicago. He was 0-for-4 and recorded one RBI against the Brewers. Gomes has recorded eight hits in his last 10 games.

Gomes played at Tennessee from 2007-08 before transferring to Barry University.

He won the World Series with the Nationals in 2019. The former Vol was an American League All-Star with Cleveland. Gomes won a Silver Slugger Award while playing for Cleveland in 2014.

Chicago will next play on Saturday at Milwaukee. First pitch is slated for 7:10 p.m. EDT at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

Former Vols in the NBA: Jan. 14 recap

How former Vols performed in the NBA Friday.

Three former University of Tennessee basketball players competed in the NBA Friday. Two others were inactive and one did not play due to a coach’s decision.

In Philadelphia, the 76ers defeated Boston, 111-99, at Wells Fargo Center.

Tobias Harris started at forward for Philadelphia and played 39 minutes. He had 17 points, nine rebounds, two assists and one steal.

Harris was 7-for-15 from the floor, 1-for-6 from beyond the 3-point arc and 2-for-2 from the free throw line.

Rookie Jaden Springer was inactive for the 76ers.

Josh Richardson and Grant Williams appeared off the bench for the Celtics.

Richardson logged 18 minutes and had five points, four rebounds and one assist. He was 1-for-3 from the floor, 1-for-1 from long range and 2-for-2 from the foul line.

Williams played 14 minutes and had five points, five rebounds and two assists. He went 2-for-3 from the floor and 1-for-2 from beyond the 3-point arc.

In Charlotte, Orlando defeated the Hornets, 116-109, at Spectrum Center.

Admiral Schofield did not play due to a coach’s decision.

Yves Pons was inactive for Memphis in its 112-85 loss to the Mavericks at FedEx Forum.

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