UNDATED (WHTC) - Prince Fielder’s RBI single ignited a tie-breaking, three-run rally in the eighth inning, and the Tigers went on to defeat visiting Tampa Bay yesterday, 5-2. Now 4-0 on the young season, Detroit will host the Rays at Comerica Park again this afternoon, and coverage on 1450 WHTC begins at 12:40 PM.

Alex Gonzalez’ three-run homer capped a five-run first inning for Milwaukee, and the visiting Brewers went on to defeat the Cubs last night, 7-4. The series at Wrigley Field in Chicago continues this afternoon.

Weather forced Cleveland to postpone its game with the visiting White Sox last night, with no make-up date immediately announced. The series at Progressive Field concludes this afternoon.

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Colin Kaline’s first hit for the Whitecaps, a single down the left field line in the bottom of the ninth inning, enabled West Michigan to defeat visiting Bowling Green last night, 4-3. The Caps go for the series sweep of the Hot Rods at Fifth Third Ballpark this afternoon.

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The Red Wings begin their Stanley Cup playoff quest this evening with the opener of a best-of-seven series in Nashville against the Predators.

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Richard Hamilton scored 18 of his game-high 20 points in the third quarter, as the Bulls defeated visiting New York last night, 98-86. Chicago hosts Miami at the United Center tomorrow evening.

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Doug Janik scored on a penalty shot 1:46 into overtime, lifting the visiting Griffins to a 5-4 victory at Rochester last night. Grand Rapids hosts Chicago at Van Andel Arena on Friday evening.