Ukraine’s new missile arsenal

Russian military sources are claiming that Ukraine is now using new U.S. mobile surface to surface systems against Russian targets in Crimea.

According to the Kremlin, the Ukrainians fired four ATACMS missiles overnight which were shot down by the Russian Defense Ministry.

Western analysts report that Ukrainians fired three such missiles on Tuesday at Russian forces in occupied Crimea, killing 100 soldiers and knocking out a surface-to-air defense system.

The missiles are part of the military aid packaged signed by President Joe Biden last week.

Mystik Dan wins the Kentucky Derby

A three-nose race to the finish in the 150th Kentucky Derby on Saturday was decided when Mystik Dan prevailed in a photo finish.

Mystik Dan, an 18-1 shot, held off – barely – Sierra Leone and Forever Young at the wire. Brian Hernandez, Jr. rode the winner.

The winner’s share this year was $3.1 million, of which the jockey and trainer each get 10 percent.

Angels lose to Guardians; Dodgers roll

The Los Angeles Angels were beaten 7-1 on Saturday by the Cleveland Guardians in Ohio. It was their 10th loss in 12 games.

The sole Halo run came in the fifth inning when Zach Neto singled in Willie Calhoun. Taylor Ward has the best day at the plate for the Orange County team, getting two of the teams’ four hits.

Reid Detmers (3-3) was hit hard, giving up five hits – including three home runs – and seven earned runs in 5.2 innings. He struck out seven batters and walked four.

The Angels are now 12-21 and in last place in the American League West.

The Los Angeles Dodgers scored early and often in defeating the Atlanta Braves 11-2 Saturday at home. Max Muncy hit three home runs and Shohei Ohtani also went deep with his eighth homer of the season.  Andy Pages hit his fourth home run, too.

Tyler Glasnow (6-1) got the win, working seven innings and yielding seven hits and two runs. He struck out 10 batters and walked one.

The Dodgers are now 22-13 and lead the National League West by 4.5 games.

Weather: Sunny around the corner

A warming trend will bring the West Orange County area sunshine, but not until Monday and Tuesday. The forecast calls for Sunday to have partly cloudy skies with a daytime high of 69 with an overnight low of 52. Monday and Tuesday will be “twins” with sunny skies and a daytime high of 73 (53-54). Partly cloudy skies will return on Wednesday with a high of 74 (56).