STATELINE, Nev. (AP) — Three-time champion Mark Mulder made a 30-foot eagle putt on the par-5 sixteenth gap Saturday and scored 25 factors to take a three-point lead within the American Century Championship.

Mulder, the previous main league pitcher who gained the occasion three straight instances from 2015-17, acquired six factors for the eagle below the modified Stableford scoring system. He had 45 factors with a spherical left at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.

“I feed off the followers and the power,” Mulder stated. “I’ve been right here earlier than. I do know that pars aren’t going to win it. All of it relies on placing and I’m placing nicely.”

Former tennis participant Mardy Fish, the 2020 winner, was second after a 27-point day. He completed with an 8-footer for eagle on the par-5 18th.

“I’m taking part in method higher than in 2020, so my confidence is nice going into tomorrow,” Fish stated.

Derek Lowe and Adam Thielen had been tied for third at 38. Lowe scored 22 factors Saturday, and Thielen had 20.

Tony Romo, the 2018 and 2019 champion, scored 19 factors to match Mike Modano at 37.

Annika Sorenstam and Joe Pavelski had 35 factors. First-round chief T.J. Oshie was tied for ninth with 34.

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